Nickolaus
Every Nickolaus since 1921 — 1,795 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nickolaus
Nickolaus is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1921, 1,795 American babies have been named Nickolaus. Its peak came in 1990, when 72 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 Nickolaus stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nickolaus year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 8 | #9,491 |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | 11 | #7,405 |
| 2016 | 7 | #10,411 |
| 2015 | 12 | #6,967 |
| 2014 | 11 | #7,399 |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | 13 | #6,553 |
| 2011 | 19 | #4,935 |
| 2010 | 18 | #5,183 |
| 2009 | 26 | #4,005 |
| 2008 | 36 | #3,204 |
| 2007 | 30 | #3,570 |
| 2006 | 31 | #3,432 |
| 2005 | 42 | #2,643 |
| 2004 | 38 | #2,778 |
| 2003 | 45 | #2,381 |
| 2002 | 51 | #2,117 |
| 2001 | 34 | #2,775 |
| 2000 | 48 | #2,118 |
| 1995 | 61 | #1,557 |
| 1990 | 72 | #1,314 |
| 1985 | 51 | #1,368 |
| 1980 | 56 | #1,235 |
| 1975 | 6 | #5,263 |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | 5 | #4,275 |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nickolaus in 2025?
Nickolaus did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Nickolaus?
1,795 babies have been named Nickolaus in the United States since 1921, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nickolaus most popular?
Nickolaus peaked in 1990, when 72 newborns received the name.
Is Nickolaus a boy or girl name?
Nickolaus is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nickolaus rising or falling?
Nickolaus is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.