How Many People Are Named Nicholes?

Complete statistics for the name Nicholes: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Nicholes
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Nicholes is a rare name with origins that aren't widely documented, making it intriguingly unique. Only 838 people in the US today carry this name, which means 1 in 393,897 Americans have it, truly setting it apart. The name peaked in popularity in 1989 with 40 births, showing its stable presence over the decades.

~1,556
Living in US
1 in 213,014
Americans
1989
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Nicholas
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Determined Innovative Confident
4
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 4 symbolizes stability and practicality.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,439
Worldwide Bearers
#340,957
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
838
🇲🇾 Malaysia
40
🇿🇦 South Africa
12
🇳🇬 Nigeria
8
🇮🇳 India
7
🇵🇭 Philippines
6
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
5
🇺🇬 Uganda
4
🇨🇱 Chile
2
🇻🇪 Venezuela
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
838 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 35
284
Would be under 30 (32%)
579
Would be 30–60 (66%)
16
Would be over 60 (2%)

All 879 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1989

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
86
Classic Feel
34
Modern Appeal
66
International
77

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Nicholes Through the Generations

Nicholes has seen a steady presence in the United States since the late 20th century. With 879 total births recorded throughout history, it's clear that while not common, the name has maintained a small but loyal following. As of now, there are 838 individuals bearing this name, with the majority falling within the 30-60 age range, indicating a balanced distribution across generations. Interestingly, the name's peak year was 1989, when 40 babies were given the name Nicholes, suggesting a brief period of heightened interest.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 74
Texas 17
Illinois 11
Florida 5
New York 5
Washington 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Nicholes's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Nicholes

How Many People Have the Name Nicholes?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,556 people in the United States currently share the name Nicholes. That works out to roughly 1 in every 213,014 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Nicholes a Common or Rare Name?

Nicholes is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Nicholes Mean?

Nicholes means "creative variant of Nicholas" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Nicholes in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Nicholes Most Popular?

The name Nicholes reached peak popularity in 1989, with 40 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Nicholes?

Approximately 1,556 people named Nicholes live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,556. That works out to roughly 1 in 213,014 Americans.

Is Nicholes a rare name?

Nicholes is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 213,014 Americans has this name.

What does the name Nicholes mean?

Nicholes means "creative variant of Nicholas" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Nicholes more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Nicholes are male and 0% are female.

When was Nicholes most popular?

Nicholes peaked in 1989 with 40 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,556
All-Time Births1,556
1 in X1 in 213,014
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age35
Peak Year1989
World Rank#340,957
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.