Total births
51
Boys' name · since 1980
Nicholad
Nicholad has 51 recorded births since 1980 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1987 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 51
- total births
- 1980–1990
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 90%
- born in that decade
Nicholad is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 51 have been recorded since 1980.
Social Security Administration records show Nicholad recorded 51 times among boys since 1980, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1980 to 1990.
- 51 total births
- 1980–1990 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 90% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
51 boys have been named Nicholad since 1980, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1990.
- 51
- total births
- 1980–1990
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 90%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
90% of everyone ever named Nicholad was born in this single decade.
1987
Single peak year
10 babies were named Nicholad in 1987 - its busiest year on record.
Nicholad's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Nicholad's full recorded timeline at 1986, 55% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 45% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1980, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1987 peak of 10 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Nicholad at a glance
Last recorded 1990Peak year
1987
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1980
Nicholad popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1980–1990
- Peak year (1987)
- 10
- Annual births at peak, across 11 years of records
Nicholad by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Nicholad's strongest decade.
46 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 90% of all-time use.
Nicholad births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
46 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 46 births (90% of all-time use).
Nicholad by state
Where Nicholad concentrates geographically, total births since 1980
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 9.8% |
Pennsylvania share of Nicholad's total US births 9.8%
5 of 51 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nicholad? ▼
51 babies have been named Nicholad since 1980. It was last recorded in 1990. The peak year was 1987 with 10 births.
When was Nicholad most popular? ▼
Nicholad was most popular in the 1980s decade with 46 total births. The single peak year was 1987.
Where is Nicholad most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nicholad are Pennsylvania (5 births).
How long has the name Nicholad been used? ▼
Records for Nicholad go back to 1980, giving 11 years of history through 1990.
What names are similar to Nicholad? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nicholas, Nicolas, Nick, Nickolas, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Nicholad's data
- Nicholad's decade-level peak was the 1980s (46 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Pennsylvania records the most Nicholads (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Pennsylvania names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Nicholad
Nearby Names Like Nicholad
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nicholad
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Nick Boy
#1418 50,457 births
Nickolas Boy
#1542 39,356 births
Nico Boy
#211 21,294 births
Compare Nicholad side by side: Nicholad vs Nicholas Nicholad vs Nicolas Nicholad vs Nick
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1980–1990 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Nicholad: Baby Name Since 1980 - 51 Births, Peak 1987." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nicholad. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Nicholad draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.