Nicklaus

Nicklaus - A very unique male name



  Nov 07,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Nicklaus at a glance

Nicklaus is ranked #3681 among boy baby names in 2022, with 6 births in 2022. It peaked in 1997 at #902 and first appeared on the charts in 1978.

Rank in 2022
#3681
Births in 2022
6
Peak year
1997 (#902)
First appeared
1978
Trend
#3651 in 2017 → #3681 in 2022 (Falling)
Popularity
1 in 249,975 boys
Visitor rating
5.0/5 (6 recent votes)

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

Nicklaus appeared on the charts for the first time in 1978 on position #979. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Nicklaus and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Nicklaus? 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 Nicklaus. The baby boy name Nicklaus was given to 6 baby boys in 2022, ranking #3681 on the national boy baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 249,975 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Nicklaus peaked in popularity 29 years ago in 1997 on position 902.



Famous with this name

Jack Nicklaus
Olivier Nicklaus
Nicklaus Bergen


How would you rate Nicklaus, 1-5?

Rating: 5.0/5 (6 recent votes)


Nicklaus is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Nicklaus is currently topping the baby name charts in Florida at position #1,752 - and is the least popular in Florida at position #1,752.

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 Nicklaus is where you live.


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Nicklaus origin and meaning

Nicklaus is a 8 letter name with 2 syllables. We couldn't find any information about what this name means. To see famous people named Nicklaus, pop culture references for the name Nicklaus and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Nicklaus

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

Nicholas / Nicolas / Nickolas / Nikolas / Niklaus / Nicholaus / 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
20223681
20173651
20143720
20114206
20103683
20092285
20083128
20073173
20062574
20051716
20042347
20031424
20021649
20011355
20001013
19991169
19981034
1997902
19961135
19951001
19941040
19931127
19921278
19911247
19901542
19891702
19881643
19871786
19861256
19852610
19841781
19831097
19821417
19811076
19801131
19791381
1978979

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
Florida1752

Even more about Nicklaus


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 Nicklaus 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 Nicklaus?

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
1997
Peak year
Male


Popularity Score™

Name Nicklaus
Gender Male
Popularity 1 in 249,975
Letter count 8
Syllable count 2
Year first discovered 1978
2022 births +6

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