Nicholas
Nicholas is losing ground — from #93 in 1955 to #115 in 2024.
Note: Nicholas hasn't appeared in any Australian state's published top-100 list since 2024. State BDM registries publish only the top 100 names per year — names below that threshold no longer show in the data even if babies are still being given them. Read more about coverage limits.
Popularity over the years
Registrations dropped from 64 to 91 (+42%).
Peak popularity was in 1993 (1,214 registrations).
Neighbours in the 2024 ranking
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By state & territory — 2024
How often Nicholas was registered in each of the 8 Australian states and territories.
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Most popular in New South Wales (91 babies)
In 2024: 91 babies named Nicholas across 1 of 8 states and territories.
Frequently asked questions
- How many babies in Australia have been named Nicholas?
- Between 1955 and 2024, Nicholas was registered for 36,926 babies in the available state datasets.
- Is Nicholas a popular name in Australia?
- Nicholas has fallen out of every Australian state's published top-100 list since 2024, when it last ranked #115 with 91 registrations. Each state's Births, Deaths & Marriages registry only publishes the top 100 names per year — names below that threshold disappear from the data even if babies are still being given them.