Nicolaus
boy nameNicolaus entered the US charts in 1971, peaked at #1822 in 1983, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1971–2025
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rank today
#1822
peak (1983)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #3635 |
| 1980s | #2111 |
| 1990s | #2191 |
| 2000s | #3658 |
| 2010s | #6833 |
| 2020s | #9430 |
Living bearers
About 1,100 people named Nicolaus are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Nicolaus alive today was born around 1995, making them about 30 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Nicolaus in 2025?
- Nicolaus is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Nicolaus most popular?
- Nicolaus peaked in 1983, reaching #1822 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Nicolaus with classmates?
- Nicolaus will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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