Boys name · Wisconsin
Nicholas in Wisconsin
In 2025, 40 babies born in Wisconsin were named Nicholas, making it the #161 most popular boys name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1912, add up to 21,675.
Popularity over time
Nicholas in Wisconsin, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 7 | #166 |
| 1928 | 7 | #283 |
| 1944 | 18 | #156 |
| 1960 | 42 | #140 |
| 1977 | 246 | #35 |
| 1993 | 682 | #5 |
| 2009 | 144 | #56 |
| 2025 | 40 | #161 |
No year in Wisconsin had more Nicholas births than 1979, when 916 were born. Nicholas's highest rank in Wisconsin was #2, set in 1996.
Rank swung between #2 (1996) and #296 (1936) in Wisconsin, from #166 in 1912 to #161 in 2025.
Nationally, Nicholas's strongest state was Rhode Island, where it hit #1 in 1996. See Nicholas in every state →
How popular is Nicholas in Wisconsin?
In 2025, 40 babies born in Wisconsin were named Nicholas, making it the #161 most popular boys name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1912, add up to 21,675.
How many babies are named Nicholas in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin recorded 40 births of babies named Nicholas in 2025.
What is the rank of Nicholas in Wisconsin?
Nicholas ranked #161 among boys names in Wisconsin in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.