Nicholaus
Every Nicholaus since 1950 — 3,260 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nicholaus
Nicholaus is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #13,332 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1950, 3,260 American babies have been named Nicholaus. Its peak came in 1981, when 168 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Nicholaus stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nicholaus year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #13,332 |
| 2024 | 11 | #7,609 |
| 2023 | 6 | #11,848 |
| 2022 | 7 | #10,544 |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 9 | #8,531 |
| 2019 | 11 | #7,482 |
| 2018 | 8 | #9,410 |
| 2017 | 14 | #6,244 |
| 2016 | 14 | #6,250 |
| 2015 | 8 | #9,318 |
| 2014 | 6 | #11,715 |
| 2013 | 9 | #8,574 |
| 2012 | 22 | #4,489 |
| 2011 | 16 | #5,600 |
| 2010 | 16 | #5,662 |
| 2009 | 19 | #5,053 |
| 2008 | 39 | #3,047 |
| 2007 | 38 | #3,068 |
| 2006 | 45 | #2,647 |
| 2005 | 45 | #2,515 |
| 2004 | 38 | #2,777 |
| 2003 | 41 | #2,539 |
| 2002 | 56 | #1,992 |
| 2001 | 62 | #1,809 |
| 2000 | 85 | #1,459 |
| 1995 | 104 | #1,124 |
| 1990 | 105 | #1,036 |
| 1985 | 102 | #899 |
| 1980 | 153 | #703 |
| 1975 | 25 | #1,928 |
| 1970 | 7 | #4,112 |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | 9 | #2,715 |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nicholaus in 2025?
Nicholaus ranked #13,332 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nicholaus?
3,260 babies have been named Nicholaus in the United States since 1950, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nicholaus most popular?
Nicholaus peaked in 1981, when 168 newborns received the name.
Is Nicholaus a boy or girl name?
Nicholaus is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nicholaus rising or falling?
Nicholaus has been roughly stable over the past decade.