Nicholson
Pronunciation: [ n-IHK-uhls-uhn ]
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Nicholson first appeared in US Social Security records in 1979.
Over 97 babies have been named Nicholson in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nicholson is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #26,283 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #26,283
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Nicholson
Nicholson is a boy name .
Nicholson is currently ranked #26,283 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Nicholson include Nic, Nich, Nichy, Nichie, Nicho, Nichoy, Nichoie, Son, Sony, Sonie, Lson, and Niy. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Nicholson include Nicholas . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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