Boy · #7,137 in 2026

Nocholas

Name: Popularity of the name Nocholas in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Nocholas, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#7,137

Peak Rank

#3,925 (1984)

Total Babies

103

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1978

First Year

1996

Last Year

1984

Peak Year

#3925

Peak Rank

103

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nocholas

Nocholas first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1978, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1984, when 10 Nocholass were born — ranking #3,925 that year. As of 2026, Nocholas ranks #7,137 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 103 Nocholass have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Nocholas

Phonetically similar names — useful when Nocholas is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nocholas

What does the name Nocholas mean?

Nocholas is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1978. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nocholas in 2026?

In 2026, Nocholas ranks #7,137 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Nocholas most popular?

Nocholas reached its peak popularity in 1984, ranking #3,925 that year with 10 babies given the name.

Is Nocholas a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Nocholas is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Nocholas?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nocholas include Wing, Kirtis, Andren. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nocholas

Nocholas is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1978 and has accumulated 103 births in the dataset. Nocholas's peak popularity came in 1984 when it ranked #3,925. Use the chart and map above to compare Nocholas's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.