Nicholson Name Popularity and Statistics
Nicholson is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Nicholson?
Nicholson is spelled N-I-C-H-O-L-S-O-N. The name has 9 letters.
Nicholson Popularity in 2018
Rank#12,156
Recorded Births5
- Boys usage fell 684 places to #12,156 and recorded the same number of births compared with 2005.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Nicholson Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1979 through 2018. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Boys | 5 | #12,156 |
| 2005 | Boys | 5 | #11,472 |
| 2004 | Boys | 8 | #8,143 |
| 2002 | Boys | 5 | #10,667 |
| 2000 | Boys | 6 | #9,112 |
| 1998 | Boys | 9 | #6,314 |
| 1997 | Boys | 6 | #8,110 |
| 1996 | Boys | 7 | #7,136 |
| 1995 | Boys | 7 | #6,992 |
| 1994 | Boys | 11 | #5,109 |
| 1991 | Boys | 7 | #6,519 |
| 1990 | Boys | 9 | #5,382 |
| 1982 | Boys | 6 | #5,619 |
| 1979 | Boys | 6 | #5,355 |
When Was Nicholson Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1994 · Boys
11 recorded births
National rank #5,109
1998 · Boys
9 recorded births
National rank #6,314
1990 · Boys
9 recorded births
National rank #5,382
2004 · Boys
8 recorded births
National rank #8,143