Nikolaus

Nikolaus - A very unique male name



  Nov 06,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Nikolaus at a glance

Nikolaus is ranked #3336 among boy baby names in 2022, with 8 births in 2022. It peaked in 1981 at #1154 and first appeared on the charts in 1978.

Rank in 2022
#3336
Births in 2022
8
Peak year
1981 (#1154)
First appeared
1978
Trend
#2831 in 2012 → #3336 in 2022 (Falling)
Popularity
1 in 187,481 boys

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

Nikolaus appeared on the charts for the first time in 1978 on position #2246. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Nikolaus and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Nikolaus? 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 Nikolaus. The baby boy name Nikolaus was given to 8 baby boys in 2022, ranking #3336 on the national boy baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 187,481 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Nikolaus peaked in popularity 45 years ago in 1981 on position 1154.



Famous with this name

Nikolaus Barton
Nikolaus Blome
Nikolaus Schilling


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Nikolaus is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Nikolaus is currently topping the baby name charts in California at position #1,989 - and is the least popular in California at position #1,989.

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 Nikolaus is where you live.


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Nikolaus origin and meaning

Nikolaus is a 8 letter name with 3 syllables. We couldn't find any information about what this name means. To see famous people named Nikolaus, pop culture references for the name Nikolaus and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Nikolaus

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

Nicholas / Nicolas / Nickolas / Nikolas / Niklaus / Nicklaus / Nicholaus / 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
20223336
20214094
20154235
20143300
20133627
20122831
20113392
20103110
20092800
20073740
20062903
20052440
20041920
20032187
20022743
20012367
20002049
19991888
19981387
19971652
19961495
19951529
19941429
19931696
19921508
19911269
19901365
19891598
19881270
19871723
19861352
19851805
19841723
19831245
19821531
19811154
19801256
19791190
19782246

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
California1989

Even more about Nikolaus


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 Nikolaus 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 Nikolaus?

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 Nikolaus
Gender Male
Popularity 1 in 187,481
Letter count 8
Syllable count 3
Year first discovered 1978
2022 births +8

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