Total births
755
Boys' name · since 1963
Nicholus
Nicholus has 755 recorded births since 1963 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1978 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 755
- total births
- 1963–2015
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 34%
- born in that decade
Nicholus sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 755 recorded since 1963.
Social Security Administration records show Nicholus recorded 755 times among boys since 1963, 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 1963 to 2015.
- 755 total births
- 1963–2015 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 34% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
755 boys have been named Nicholus since 1963, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2015.
- 755
- total births
- 1963–2015
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 34%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
34% of everyone ever named Nicholus was born in this single decade.
1978
Single peak year
47 babies were named Nicholus in 1978 - its busiest year on record.
Nicholus's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Nicholus's full recorded timeline at 1990, 45% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 55% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1965, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1978 peak of 47 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Nicholus at a glance
Last recorded 2015Peak year
1978
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1963
Nicholus popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1963–2015
- Peak year (1978)
- 47
- Annual births at peak, across 53 years of records
Nicholus by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Nicholus's strongest decade.
260 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 34% of all-time use.
Nicholus births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 11
1960s
11 births
- 1970s
1970s
145 births
- 1980s
1980s
260 births
- 1990s
1990s
212 births
- 2000s
2000s
112 births
- 2010s 15
2010s
15 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 260 births (34% of all-time use).
How Nicholus compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Nicholus's total volume
Nicholus vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Nicholus by state
Where Nicholus concentrates geographically, total births since 1963
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 10 | 1.3% |
| #2 | California | | 6 | 0.8% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 5 | 0.7% |
Texas share of Nicholus's total US births 1.3%
Even split
10 of 755 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nicholus? ▼
Since 1963, Social Security records show 755 babies named Nicholus. The most recent recorded year was 2015. Its busiest year on record was 1978, with 47 births.
When was Nicholus most popular? ▼
Nicholus was most popular in the 1980s decade with 260 total births. The single peak year was 1978.
Where is Nicholus most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nicholus are Texas (10 births), California (6 births), Georgia (5 births).
How long has the name Nicholus been used? ▼
Records for Nicholus go back to 1963, giving 53 years of history through 2015.
What names are similar to Nicholus? ▼
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 Nicholus's data
- Nicholus's decade-level peak was the 1980s (260 total births); usage has since declined to 15 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Nicholuss (10 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Nicholus
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nicholus
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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, 1963–2015 (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. "Nicholus: Baby Name Since 1963 - 755 Births, Peak 1978." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nicholus. 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 Nicholus 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.