Niklaus
2 countries#1401 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Niklaus was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
2,430 births recorded 1979–2025 · currently #1401 · peaked in 2021 with 282 births
Most common in: Texas, California, Florida, New York, Ohio
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
57 births recorded 2014–2021 · currently #1860 · peaked in 2021 with 12 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
57 births recorded 2014–2021 · peaked in 2021 with 12 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Niklaus’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | #9115 | — |
| 2006 | #5303 | ↑3812 |
| 2007 | #7590 | ↓2287 |
| 2008 | #12553 | ↓4963 |
| 2009 | #10994 | ↑1559 |
| 2010 | #9693 | ↑1301 |
| 2012 | #6001 | ↑3692 |
| 2013 | #2998 | ↑3003 |
| 2014 | #2154 | ↑844 |
| 2015 | #1581 | ↑573 |
| 2016 | #1456 | ↑125 |
| 2017 | #1191 | ↑265 |
| 2018 | #1079 | ↑112 |
| 2019 | #968 | ↑111 |
| 2020 | #886 | ↑82 |
| 2021 | #842 | ↑44 |
| 2022 | #959 | ↓117 |
| 2023 | #1137 | ↓178 |
| 2024 | #1231 | ↓94 |
| 2025 | #1401 | ↓170 |
Frequently asked questions about Niklaus
Is Niklaus a popular name?
Yes — Niklaus currently ranks #1401 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Niklaus more common for boys or girls?
Niklaus is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Niklaus most popular?
Niklaus peaked in 2021 in United States, with 282 recorded births that year.
Is Niklaus rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Niklaus’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #4403 in 1979 to #1401 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Niklaus?
At least 2,487 babies have been recorded with the name Niklaus across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Niklaus popular in more than one country?
Yes — Niklaus appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Niklaus?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Niklaus include Mahir, Micheal, Osvaldo, Cayde.
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