Niklas

Niklas - A very unique male name



  Nov 07,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Niklas at a glance

Niklas is ranked #4093 among boy baby names in 2021, with 5 births in 2021. It peaked in 2000 at #1471 and first appeared on the charts in 1990.

Rank in 2021
#4093
Births in 2021
5
Peak year
2000 (#1471)
First appeared
1990
Trend
#4209 in 2011 → #4093 in 2021 (Rising)
Popularity
1 in 301,319 boys
Visitor rating
5.0/5 (1 recent votes)

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

Niklas appeared on the charts for the first time in 1990 on position #2668. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Niklas and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Niklas? 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 Niklas. The baby boy name Niklas was given to 5 baby boys in 2021, ranking #4093 on the national boy baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 301,319 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Niklas peaked in popularity 26 years ago in 2000 on position 1471.



Famous with this name

Niklas Falk
Niklas Post
Niklas Gundersen


How would you rate Niklas, 1-5?

Rating: 5.0/5 (1 recent votes)


Niklas is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Niklas is currently topping the baby name charts in California at position #2,776 - and is the least popular in California at position #2,776.

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 Niklas is where you live.


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Niklas origin and meaning

Niklas is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables. We couldn't find any information about what this name means. To see famous people named Niklas, pop culture references for the name Niklas and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Niklas

We've found the following names that sound similar to Niklas, 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
20214093
20204010
20174145
20153721
20132358
20114209
20102351
20092526
20082892
20072075
20061764
20052158
20042603
20031739
20022158
20012076
20001471
19991568
19981758
19971781
19961715
19952696
19942600
19923432
19902668

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
California2776

Even more about Niklas


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 Niklas 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 Niklas?

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
2000
Peak year
Male


Popularity Score™

Name Niklas
Gender Male
Popularity 1 in 301,319
Letter count 6
Syllable count 2
Year first discovered 1990
2021 births +5

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