Boys name · Illinois
Nicolas in Illinois
Nicolas was the 173rd most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 69 babies named Nicolas that year. Since 1929, Illinois families have named 4,353 babies Nicolas.
Popularity over time
Nicolas in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1929 | 5 | 531st |
| 1965 | 9 | 563rd |
| 1975 | 15 | 480th |
| 1985 | 36 | 273rd |
| 1995 | 95 | 169th |
| 2005 | 132 | 134th |
| 2015 | 90 | 183rd |
| 2025 | 69 | 173rd |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois climbed from 531st in 1929 to 173rd in 2025.
The most babies named Nicolas in Illinois in a single year was 138, in 2000. Its best showing was 123rd among boys names in 2024.
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 Illinois?
Nicolas was the 173rd most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 69 babies named Nicolas that year. Since 1929, Illinois families have named 4,353 babies Nicolas.
How many babies are named Nicolas in Illinois?
In 2025, 69 babies were named Nicolas in Illinois. The most babies named Nicolas in Illinois in a single year was 138, in 2000.
What is the rank of Nicolas in Illinois?
Nicolas ranked 173rd among boys names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 123rd among boys names in 2024.
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.