Nicklas

Nicklas - A very unique male name



  Nov 07,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Nicklas at a glance

Nicklas is ranked #3304 among boy baby names in 2020, with 7 births in 2020. It peaked in 1998 at #1202 and first appeared on the charts in 1980.

Rank in 2020
#3304
Births in 2020
7
Peak year
1998 (#1202)
First appeared
1980
Trend
#4233 in 2015 → #3304 in 2020 (Rising)
Popularity
1 in 212,271 boys
Visitor rating
5.0/5 (1 recent votes)

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

Nicklas appeared on the charts for the first time in 1980 on position #1754. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Nicklas and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Nicklas? 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 Nicklas. The baby boy name Nicklas was given to 7 baby boys in 2020, ranking #3304 on the national boy baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 212,271 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Nicklas peaked in popularity 28 years ago in 1998 on position 1202.



Famous with this name

Nicklas Sahl
Nicklas Bendtner
Nicklas Kingo


How would you rate Nicklas, 1-5?

Rating: 5.0/5 (1 recent votes)


Nicklas is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Nicklas is currently topping the baby name charts in Michigan at position #961 - and is the least popular in Michigan at position #961.

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 Nicklas is where you live.


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Nicklas origin and meaning

Nicklas is a 7 letter name with 2 syllables. We couldn't find any information about what this name means. To see famous people named Nicklas, pop culture references for the name Nicklas and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Nicklas

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

Nicholas / Nicolas / Nickolas / Nikolas / Niklaus / Nicklaus / Nicholaus / Nikolaus / 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
20203304
20174144
20163667
20154233
20133073
20122554
20112767
20103109
20092799
20082618
20072382
20061897
20052335
20041622
20031667
20021247
20011694
20001317
19991294
19981202
19971305
19961834
19951765
19941796
19931695
19921554
19902145
19892865
19882104
19872235
19862361
19842499
19832485
19822171
19801754

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
Michigan961

Even more about Nicklas


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 Nicklas 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 Nicklas?

2 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
1998
Peak year
Male


Popularity Score™

Name Nicklas
Gender Male
Popularity 1 in 212,271
Letter count 7
Syllable count 2
Year first discovered 1980
2020 births +7

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