Niklaus
Every Niklaus since 1979 — 2,430 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Niklaus
Niklaus is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,407 in 2025 with 130 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1979, 2,430 American babies have been named Niklaus. Its peak came in 2021, when 282 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Niklaus stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Niklaus year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 130 | #1,407 |
| 2024 | 163 | #1,233 |
| 2023 | 185 | #1,138 |
| 2022 | 236 | #962 |
| 2021 | 282 | #844 |
| 2020 | 255 | #889 |
| 2019 | 221 | #973 |
| 2018 | 183 | #1,083 |
| 2017 | 156 | #1,194 |
| 2016 | 118 | #1,462 |
| 2015 | 102 | #1,585 |
| 2014 | 63 | #2,171 |
| 2013 | 37 | #3,038 |
| 2012 | 14 | #6,217 |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | 7 | #10,436 |
| 2009 | 6 | #12,045 |
| 2008 | 5 | #14,022 |
| 2007 | 10 | #8,004 |
| 2006 | 16 | #5,463 |
| 2005 | 7 | #9,845 |
| 2004 | 13 | #6,045 |
| 2003 | 11 | #6,590 |
| 2002 | 12 | #5,969 |
| 2001 | 9 | #7,344 |
| 2000 | 13 | #5,498 |
| 1995 | 12 | #5,030 |
| 1990 | 7 | #6,947 |
| 1985 | 6 | #6,289 |
| 1980 | 8 | #4,819 |
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Famous people named Niklaus
- Niklaus Wirth Computer scientist · b. 1934
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Niklaus in 2025?
Niklaus ranked #1,407 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 130 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Niklaus?
2,430 babies have been named Niklaus in the United States since 1979, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Niklaus most popular?
Niklaus peaked in 2021, when 282 newborns received the name.
Is Niklaus a boy or girl name?
Niklaus is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Niklaus rising or falling?
Niklaus is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Niklaus?
Well-known people named Niklaus include Niklaus Wirth (computer scientist).