Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Nicholas
Stable Decline
Gradual decline from 1995
#112 boys’ name in 2025
Peak era
1995
Peak births
29,160
Current vitality
Healthy
Peak generation
Millennial
1880Peak 19952025
Quick answers about Nicholas
How many people are named Nicholas?
An estimated 851,959 living Americans are named Nicholas.
How rare is Nicholas?
Nicholas is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 3,115 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 89.3% from its 1995 peak. It was the #112 boys’ name in 2025.
How old is the typical Nicholas?
The median age of a living American named Nicholas is approximately 33 years, with most bearers falling between 24 and 41 years old.
Is Nicholas still popular?
Somewhat. Nicholas has been declining since its 1995 peak and registered 3,115 births in 2025.
Peak year
1995
Decline from peak
89.3%
2025
3,115
All-time
926,047