Nicklaus
Every Nicklaus since 1964 — 3,462 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
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.
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 |
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Frequently asked questions
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.