Boy nameCurrently #2,405 in the USRising
Klaus
//ˈklaʊs//
1 syllablePeak year: 20225 lettersStarts with K
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Klaus's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Klaus's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Klaus |
|---|---|
| 1953 | 7 |
| 1954 | 12 |
| 1955 | 6 |
| 1956 | 16 |
| 1957 | 18 |
| 1958 | 11 |
| 1959 | 13 |
| 1960 | 21 |
| 1961 | 20 |
| 1962 | 16 |
| 1963 | 21 |
| 1964 | 24 |
| 1965 | 28 |
| 1966 | 25 |
| 1967 | 24 |
| 1968 | 33 |
| 1969 | 21 |
| 1970 | 16 |
| 1971 | 12 |
| 1972 | 17 |
| 1973 | 16 |
| 1974 | 15 |
| 1975 | 7 |
| 1976 | 17 |
| 1977 | 7 |
| 1978 | 9 |
| 1979 | 8 |
| 1980 | 16 |
| 1981 | 7 |
| 1982 | 8 |
| 1983 | 9 |
| 1984 | 13 |
| 1985 | 12 |
| 1986 | 13 |
| 1987 | 8 |
| 1988 | 8 |
| 1989 | 7 |
| 1990 | 10 |
| 1991 | 10 |
| 1992 | 12 |
| 1993 | 14 |
| 1994 | 12 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 1999 | 10 |
| 2000 | 18 |
| 2001 | 18 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2005 | 10 |
| 2006 | 16 |
| 2007 | 14 |
| 2008 | 12 |
| 2009 | 15 |
| 2010 | 18 |
| 2011 | 12 |
| 2012 | 9 |
| 2013 | 28 |
| 2014 | 26 |
| 2015 | 39 |
| 2016 | 26 |
| 2017 | 54 |
| 2018 | 43 |
| 2019 | 69 |
| 2020 | 59 |
| 2021 | 77 |
| 2022 | 84 |
| 2023 | 65 |
| 2024 | 58 |
Klaus through the decades
- Klaus peaked in 2022, when 84 babies were named Klaus in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Klaus has risen 259% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Klaus currently ranks #2,405 in the US and is on the rise.