Nicholus
Every Nicholus since 1963 — 755 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nicholus
Nicholus is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1963, 755 American babies have been named Nicholus. Its peak came in 1978, when 47 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Nicholus stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nicholus year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | 6 | #11,687 |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | 9 | #8,569 |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | 8 | #9,615 |
| 2008 | 9 | #8,804 |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | 6 | #11,633 |
| 2005 | 13 | #6,119 |
| 2004 | 11 | #6,845 |
| 2003 | 9 | #7,661 |
| 2002 | 18 | #4,446 |
| 2001 | 21 | #3,939 |
| 2000 | 17 | #4,513 |
| 1995 | 18 | #3,660 |
| 1990 | 21 | #3,028 |
| 1985 | 27 | #2,108 |
| 1980 | 37 | #1,612 |
| 1975 | 6 | #5,262 |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | 5 | #4,274 |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nicholus in 2025?
Nicholus did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Nicholus?
755 babies have been named Nicholus in the United States since 1963, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nicholus most popular?
Nicholus peaked in 1978, when 47 newborns received the name.
Is Nicholus a boy or girl name?
Nicholus is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nicholus rising or falling?
Nicholus is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.