Nickolaus

Nickolaus - A very unique male name



  Nov 07,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Nickolaus at a glance

Nickolaus is ranked #4207 among boy baby names in 2011, with 5 births in 2011. It peaked in 1982 at #1348 and first appeared on the charts in 1977.

Rank in 2011
#4207
Births in 2011
5
Peak year
1982 (#1348)
First appeared
1977
Popularity
1 in 330,648 boys
Visitor rating
5.0/5 (1 recent votes)

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

Nickolaus appeared on the charts for the first time in 1977 on position #2178. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Nickolaus and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Nickolaus? 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 Nickolaus. The baby boy name Nickolaus was given to 5 baby boys in 2011, ranking #4207 on the national boy baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 330,648 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Nickolaus peaked in popularity 44 years ago in 1982 on position 1348.



Famous with this name

Robert Nickolaus
Nickolaus Brown
Nickolaus Kopp


How would you rate Nickolaus, 1-5?

Rating: 5.0/5 (1 recent votes)


Nickolaus is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Nickolaus is currently topping the baby name charts in Texas at position #2,458 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,458.

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 Nickolaus is where you live.


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Nickolaus origin and meaning

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

Similar to Nickolaus

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

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

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
20114207
20083017
20073437
20053244
20043604
20032806
19993129
19983079
19971892
19962243
19952295
19931554
19921807
19911634
19901590
19891703
19881931
19872006
19851604
19841888
19831563
19821348
19811697
19801362
19792299
19781959
19772178

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
Texas2458

Even more about Nickolaus


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 Nickolaus 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 Nickolaus?

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
1982
Peak year
Male


Popularity Score™

Name Nickolaus
Gender Male
Popularity 1 in 330,648
Letter count 9
Syllable count 3
Year first discovered 1977
2011 births +5

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