Niklaus
Boy name · Greek · Latvian · Slavic
Meaningvictory of the people · German form of Nicholas
- US rank
- #1,401
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #842 in 2021
130 babies were named Niklaus in the US in 2025. It has dropped 515 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1979–2025
Most popular states (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 Niklaus you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 13,141 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Niklaus, 130 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Niklaus would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryNiklaus first shows up in US birth records in 1979, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 46 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2021, when it reached #842.
- Then vs nowNiklaus is 12× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 151,515 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 13,141.
- TrendNiklaus has slipped 515 places over the last five years and now sits at #1,401. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedNiklaus is most popular in Missouri, where it ranks #869, followed by Washington (#898) and New York (#994). It's in the top 1,000 in 3 states.
- MeaningNiklaus is a German form of Nicholas, which means “victory of the people”. Our records link it to Greek, Latvian and Slavic roots.
- OriginNiklaus is the most popular Latvian boy name in the US. That's out of 19 Latvian boy and unisex names in our list.
About the name Niklaus
Niklaus is a boy name of Greek, Latvian and Slavic origin meaning “victory of the people”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with N and ending in “-aus”. US birth records list Niklaus for boys from 1979 to 2025, in 44 of those 47 years. Its best year was 2021, when it ranked #842 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,401, with 130 babies.
Origin:Greek namesLatvian namesSlavic names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4.6 | 217,391 boys |
| 1980s | 2.9 | 350,877 boys |
| 1990s | 5.9 | 168,350 boys |
| 2000s | 5.1 | 195,695 boys |
| 2010s | 49 | 20,530 boys |
| 2020s | 121 | 8,299 boys |
Other spellings of Niklaus
More Greek boy names
- Boy name: Theodore · gift of God
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Thomas · twin
- Unisex name: Miles · possibly gracious
Questions about the name Niklaus
What does the name Niklaus mean?
Niklaus means “victory of the people” in German, as a form of Nicholas.
What is the origin of the name Niklaus?
Niklaus has Greek, Latvian, Slavic roots in our records. Other Greek names include Theodore, Mateo, Lucas.
Is Niklaus a boy or girl name?
Niklaus is a boy name.
How popular is the name Niklaus?
Niklaus ranked #1,401 for US boys in 2025, given to 130 babies. Its best year was 2021 (#842).