Nicklas
boy name#9714 in 2025Nicklas entered the US charts in 1914, peaked at #1133 in 1998, ranks #9714 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1914–2025
#9714
rank today
#1133
peak (1998)
7
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3264 |
| 1920s | #3779 |
| 1940s | #3618 |
| 1950s | #3325 |
| 1960s | #3088 |
| 1970s | #2427 |
| 1980s | #1711 |
| 1990s | #1471 |
| 2000s | #1861 |
| 2010s | #4408 |
| 2020s | #8215 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Nicklas has been most popular in MI.
Living bearers
About 2,300 people named Nicklas are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Nicklas alive today was born around 1998, making them about 27 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Nicklas in 2025?
- Nicklas ranks #9714 among US boy names in 2025, with 7 babies given the name.
- When was the name Nicklas most popular?
- Nicklas peaked in 1998, reaching #1133 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Nicklas with classmates?
- Nicklas will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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