Niklaus
boy name#1401 in 2025Niklaus entered the US charts in 1979, peaked at #842 in 2021, ranks #1401 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1979–2025
#1401
rank today
#842
peak (2021)
130
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #4403 |
| 1980s | #5629 |
| 1990s | #5170 |
| 2000s | #7558 |
| 2010s | #3013 |
| 2020s | #1076 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Niklaus has been most popular in TX, CA, FL.
Living bearers
About 2,400 people named Niklaus are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Niklaus is a kid of about 5 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Niklaus in 2025?
- Niklaus ranks #1401 among US boy names in 2025, with 130 babies given the name.
- When was the name Niklaus most popular?
- Niklaus peaked in 2021, reaching #842 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Niklaus with classmates?
- Niklaus will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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