Nicholaus

Nicholaus - A very unique male name



  Nov 07,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Nicholaus at a glance

Nicholaus is ranked #4157 among boy baby names in 2012, with 5 births in 2012. It peaked in 1981 at #714 and first appeared on the charts in 1971.

Rank in 2012
#4157
Births in 2012
5
Peak year
1981 (#714)
First appeared
1971
Trend
#2642 in 2002 → #4157 in 2012 (Falling)
Popularity
1 in 328,212 boys
Visitor rating
1.5/5 (2 recent votes)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026

Nicholaus appeared on the charts for the first time in 1971 on position #1970. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Nicholaus and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Nicholaus? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Nicholaus. The baby boy name Nicholaus was given to 5 baby boys in 2012, ranking #4157 on the national boy baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 328,212 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Nicholaus peaked in popularity 45 years ago in 1981 on position 714.



Famous with this name

Nicholaus Goossen
Nicholaus Arson
Nicholaus Norberg


How would you rate Nicholaus, 1-5?

Rating: 1.5/5 (2 recent votes)


Nicholaus is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Nicholaus is currently topping the baby name charts in California at position #2,772 - and is the least popular in California at position #2,772.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Nicholaus is where you live.


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Nicholaus origin and meaning

Nicholaus is a 9 letter name with 3 syllables. We couldn't find any information about what this name means. To see famous people named Nicholaus, pop culture references for the name Nicholaus and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Nicholaus

We've found the following names that sound similar to Nicholaus, sorted by popularity.

Nicholas / Nicolas / Nickolas / Nikolas / Niklaus / Nicklaus / Nikolaus / Nicklas / Nikolaos / Niklas /

Name statistics


Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)



Chart position per state (visualized)



Chart position per year (table view)


Year Rank
20124157
20094304
20084240
20052391
20043603
20032576
20022642
20011907
20001629
19991507
19981814
19971378
19961714
19951343
19941181
19931349
19921101
19911132
19901086
19891212
19881269
19871440
1986929
19851120
1984867
19831023
1982848
1981714
1980756
1979737
1978779
19771677
19711970

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
California2772

Even more about Nicholaus


These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Nicholaus a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Nicholaus?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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#
On chart
1981
Peak year
Male


Popularity Score™

Name Nicholaus
Gender Male
Popularity 1 in 328,212
Letter count 9
Syllable count 3
Year first discovered 1971
2012 births +5

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