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How Many People Are Named Nicholas?
Estimated people named Nicholas living in the U.S. today
846,902
Gender distribution
100% male · 0% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 926,036
- Peak year: 1995 (29,217 births)
- Estimated living today: 846,902
Nicholas by age group — who carries the name today?
Nicholas popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Nicholas
Nicholas has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 926,036 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 846,902 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 404 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Nicholass you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Nicholas in the US?
An estimated 846,902 people named Nicholas are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Nicholas common — about 1 in 404 Americans.
Is Nicholas a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Nicholas is 100% male and 0% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Nicholas most popular?
Nicholas peaked in 1995, when 29,217 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Nicholas?
Nicholas ranks #33 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 31 out of 100 (higher means rarer).