Boy nameCurrently #1,232 in the USRising
Niklaus
2 syllablesPeak year: 20217 lettersStarts with N
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Niklaus'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.
Niklaus's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Niklaus |
|---|---|
| 1979 | 8 |
| 1980 | 8 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1988 | 8 |
| 1989 | 8 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1991 | 9 |
| 1992 | 10 |
| 1993 | 12 |
| 1994 | 9 |
| 1995 | 12 |
| 1996 | 8 |
| 1997 | 13 |
| 1998 | 18 |
| 1999 | 17 |
| 2000 | 13 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2002 | 12 |
| 2003 | 11 |
| 2004 | 13 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2006 | 16 |
| 2007 | 10 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2012 | 14 |
| 2013 | 37 |
| 2014 | 63 |
| 2015 | 102 |
| 2016 | 118 |
| 2017 | 156 |
| 2018 | 183 |
| 2019 | 221 |
| 2020 | 255 |
| 2021 | 282 |
| 2022 | 236 |
| 2023 | 185 |
| 2024 | 162 |
Niklaus through the decades
- Niklaus peaked in 2021, when 282 babies were named Niklaus in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Niklaus has risen 967% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Niklaus currently ranks #1,232 in the US and is on the rise.