Nickolaus
boy nameNickolaus entered the US charts in 1921, peaked at #1150 in 1982, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1921–2025
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rank today
#1150
peak (1982)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #4322 |
| 1950s | #3968 |
| 1960s | #3734 |
| 1970s | #3386 |
| 1980s | #1335 |
| 1990s | #1573 |
| 2000s | #2860 |
| 2010s | #6943 |
Living bearers
About 1,700 people named Nickolaus are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Nickolaus alive today was born around 1993, making them about 32 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Nickolaus in 2025?
- Nickolaus is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Nickolaus most popular?
- Nickolaus peaked in 1982, reaching #1150 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Nickolaus with classmates?
- Nickolaus will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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