Nicklaus
Meaningvictory of the people · German form of Nicholas
- US rank
- #7,194
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #886 in 1997
11 babies were named Nicklaus in the US in 2025. It has dropped 3,174 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1964–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Nicklaus you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 156,250 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Nicklaus, 11 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Nicklaus would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryNicklaus first shows up in US birth records in 1964, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 61 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1997, when it ranked #886. Today it's #7,194, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowNicklaus was 12× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 13,089 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 156,250.
- TrendNicklaus has slipped 3,174 places over the last five years and now sits at #7,194. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningNicklaus is a German form of Nicholas, which means “victory of the people”. Our records link it to German and Greek roots.
About the name Nicklaus
Nicklaus is a boy name of German and Greek origin meaning “victory of the people”. It has 8 letters and 2 syllables, starting with N and ending in “-aus”. US birth records list Nicklaus for boys from 1964 to 2025, in 60 of those 62 years. Its best year was 1997, when it ranked #886 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #7,194, with 11 babies.
Origin:German namesGreek names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.2 | 458,015 boys |
| 1970s | 17 | 57,971 boys |
| 1980s | 39 | 25,800 boys |
| 1990s | 61 | 16,445 boys |
| 2000s | 44 | 22,868 boys |
| 2010s | 14 | 69,013 boys |
| 2020s | 11 | 87,209 boys |
Other spellings of Nicklaus
More German boy names
- Boy name: Liam · resolute protector
- Unisex name: Miles · possibly gracious
- Boy name: Axel · father of peace
- Boy name: Leonardo · brave as a lion
- Boy name: Robert · bright fame
- Unisex name: Myles · possibly gracious
- Boy name: Luis · famous warrior
- Unisex name: Charlie · free man
Questions about the name Nicklaus
What does the name Nicklaus mean?
Nicklaus means “victory of the people” in German, as a form of Nicholas.
What is the origin of the name Nicklaus?
Nicklaus has German, Greek roots in our records. Other German names include Liam, Miles, Axel.
Is Nicklaus a boy or girl name?
Nicklaus is a boy name.
How popular is the name Nicklaus?
Nicklaus ranked #7,194 for US boys in 2025, given to 11 babies. Its best year was 1997 (#886).