Nicklas
Every Nicklas since 1914 — 2,430 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nicklas
Nicklas is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #10,376 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1914, 2,430 American babies have been named Nicklas. Its peak came in 2002, when 111 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Nicklas stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nicklas year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #10,376 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 7 | #10,486 |
| 2022 | 13 | #6,729 |
| 2021 | 8 | #9,435 |
| 2020 | 13 | #6,529 |
| 2019 | 12 | #7,058 |
| 2018 | 12 | #7,001 |
| 2017 | 25 | #4,197 |
| 2016 | 16 | #5,709 |
| 2015 | 22 | #4,504 |
| 2014 | 19 | #5,004 |
| 2013 | 31 | #3,471 |
| 2012 | 39 | #2,992 |
| 2011 | 46 | #2,658 |
| 2010 | 45 | #2,715 |
| 2009 | 63 | #2,157 |
| 2008 | 60 | #2,226 |
| 2007 | 54 | #2,403 |
| 2006 | 60 | #2,166 |
| 2005 | 50 | #2,353 |
| 2004 | 81 | #1,615 |
| 2003 | 78 | #1,625 |
| 2002 | 111 | #1,234 |
| 2001 | 72 | #1,645 |
| 2000 | 95 | #1,349 |
| 1995 | 70 | #1,428 |
| 1990 | 51 | #1,627 |
| 1985 | 36 | #1,717 |
| 1980 | 42 | #1,487 |
| 1975 | 12 | #3,185 |
| 1970 | 9 | #3,446 |
| 1965 | 7 | #3,460 |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | 7 | #3,237 |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | 6 | #4,137 |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Nicklas
- Nicklas Bendtner Soccer player · b. 1988
- Nicklas Lidström Hockey player · b. 1970
- Nicklas Pedersen Soccer player · b. 1987
- Nicklas Bäckström Hockey player · b. 1987
- Nicklas Helenius Soccer player · b. 1991
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nicklas in 2025?
Nicklas ranked #10,376 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nicklas?
2,430 babies have been named Nicklas in the United States since 1914, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nicklas most popular?
Nicklas peaked in 2002, when 111 newborns received the name.
Is Nicklas a boy or girl name?
Nicklas is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nicklas rising or falling?
Nicklas is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Nicklas?
Well-known people named Nicklas include Nicklas Bendtner (soccer player), Nicklas Lidström (hockey player), Nicklas Pedersen (soccer player).