Nicklaus: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Boys	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–
1900s	–	–	–	–
1910s	–	–	–	–
1920s	–	–	–	–
1930s	–	–	–	–
1940s	–	–	–	–
1950s	–	–	–	–
1960s	24	2	–	#3,582
1970s	285	29	+1088%	#898
1980s	714	71	+151%	#991
1990s	1,178	118	+65%	#891
2000s	869	87	-26%	#991
2010s	273	27	-69%	#3,164
2020s (to 2025)	119	20	-27%	#4,111

Decade

Boys

Per year

Change

Best rank

1880s

–

1890s

–

1900s

–

1910s

–

1920s

–

1930s

–

1940s

–

1950s

–

1960s

–

#3,582

1970s

285

+1088%

#898

1980s

714

+151%

#991

1990s

1,178

118

+65%

#891

2000s

869

-26%

#991

2010s

273

-69%

#3,164

2020s (to 2025)

119

-27%

#4,111

The story of Nicklaus

Nicklaus is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,535 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1964, 3,462 American babies have been named Nicklaus. Its peak came in 1997, when 156 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 1990s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Nicklaus stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Nicklaus?

The median living Nicklaus is about 29 years old; half are between 22 and 37. An estimated 3,400 people named Nicklaus are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Nicklaus year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year	Boys	Boys rank
2025	11	#7,535
2024	20	#4,999
2023	21	#4,843
2022	24	#4,398
2021	18	#5,278
2020	25	#4,111
2019	20	#4,921
2018	21	#4,696
2017	23	#4,426
2016	35	#3,274
2015	17	#5,452
2014	27	#3,862
2013	33	#3,321
2012	32	#3,432
2011	29	#3,670
2010	36	#3,164
2009	59	#2,245
2008	65	#2,115
2007	62	#2,180
2006	73	#1,869
2005	96	#1,503
2004	73	#1,742
2003	93	#1,428
2002	94	#1,404
2001	104	#1,280
2000	150	#991
1995	130	#974
1990	83	#1,199
1985	63	#1,186
1980	70	#1,085
1975	9	#3,847
1970	9	#3,447
1965	6	#3,811
1960	–	–
1955	–	–
1950	–	–
1945	–	–
1940	–	–
1935	–	–
1930	–	–
1925	–	–
1920	–	–
1915	–	–
1910	–	–
1905	–	–
1900	–	–
1895	–	–
1890	–	–
1885	–	–
1880	–	–

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Nicklaus, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Nicklaus?

The median living Nicklaus is about 29 years old. Half of all living Nicklauss are between 22 and 37 years old.

How many people named Nicklaus are alive today?

An estimated 3,400 people named Nicklaus are alive in the United States, based on 3,462 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

How popular is the name Nicklaus in 2025?

Nicklaus ranked #7,535 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Nicklaus?

3,462 babies have been named Nicklaus in the United States since 1964, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Nicklaus most popular?

Nicklaus peaked in 1997, when 156 newborns received the name.

Is Nicklaus a boy or girl name?

Nicklaus is overwhelmingly a boy's name: 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Nicklaus rising or falling?

Nicklaus is declining, less popular now than a decade ago.

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Nicklaus popularity over time

The story of Nicklaus

How old are people named Nicklaus?

Nicklaus year by year

Frequently asked questions

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