Boys name · California
Nicolas in California
Nicolas was the 101st most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 401 babies named Nicolas that year. Since 1917, California families have named 21,312 babies Nicolas.
Popularity over time
Nicolas in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 5 | 402nd |
| 1934 | 6 | 462nd |
| 1949 | 20 | 384th |
| 1964 | 26 | 496th |
| 1980 | 195 | 173rd |
| 1995 | 467 | 129th |
| 2010 | 507 | 112th |
| 2025 | 401 | 101st |
Its rank among boys names in California climbed from 402nd in 1917 to 101st in 2025.
The most babies named Nicolas in California in a single year was 603, in 2006. Its best showing was 95th among boys names in 2022.
Across the country, Nicolas reached its best rank of 47th in District of Columbia (2007). See Nicolas in every state →
How popular is Nicolas in California?
Nicolas was the 101st most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 401 babies named Nicolas that year. Since 1917, California families have named 21,312 babies Nicolas.
How many babies are named Nicolas in California?
In 2025, 401 babies were named Nicolas in California. The most babies named Nicolas in California in a single year was 603, in 2006.
What is the rank of Nicolas in California?
Nicolas ranked 101st among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 95th among boys names in 2022.
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.