Nicholus Name Popularity and Statistics
Nicholus 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 Nicholus?
Nicholus is spelled N-I-C-H-O-L-U-S. The name has 8 letters.
Nicholus Popularity in 2015
Rank#10,644
Recorded Births6
- Boys usage fell 2,565 places to #10,644 and recorded 3 fewer births compared with 2011.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Nicholus Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1987 through 2015. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Boys | 6 | #10,644 |
| 2011 | Boys | 9 | #8,079 |
| 2009 | Boys | 8 | #8,985 |
| 2008 | Boys | 9 | #8,324 |
| 2006 | Boys | 6 | #10,662 |
| 2005 | Boys | 13 | #5,875 |
| 2004 | Boys | 11 | #6,520 |
| 2003 | Boys | 9 | #7,245 |
| 2002 | Boys | 18 | #4,322 |
| 2001 | Boys | 21 | #3,842 |
| 2000 | Boys | 17 | #4,389 |
| 1999 | Boys | 26 | #3,103 |
| 1998 | Boys | 27 | #2,926 |
| 1997 | Boys | 17 | #3,877 |
| 1996 | Boys | 8 | #6,496 |
| 1995 | Boys | 18 | #3,559 |
| 1994 | Boys | 26 | #2,766 |
| 1993 | Boys | 19 | #3,368 |
| 1992 | Boys | 20 | #3,220 |
| 1991 | Boys | 30 | #2,344 |
| 1990 | Boys | 21 | #2,952 |
| 1989 | Boys | 23 | #2,690 |
| 1988 | Boys | 15 | #3,350 |
| 1987 | Boys | 21 | #2,559 |
When Was Nicholus 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.
1979 · Boys
47 recorded births
National rank #1,352
1978 · Boys
47 recorded births
National rank #1,326
1980 · Boys
37 recorded births
National rank #1,593
1981 · Boys
36 recorded births
National rank #1,629
Where Nicholus Ranked Highest in 2002
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| TX | #1,871 | 5 |