Niklas
Every Niklas since 1976 — 1,711 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Niklas
Niklas is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,060 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1976, 1,711 American babies have been named Niklas. Its peak came in 2000, when 90 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 Niklas stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Niklas year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #8,060 |
| 2024 | 5 | #13,660 |
| 2023 | 9 | #8,723 |
| 2022 | 10 | #8,138 |
| 2021 | 20 | #4,886 |
| 2020 | 12 | #6,916 |
| 2019 | 15 | #6,024 |
| 2018 | 13 | #6,594 |
| 2017 | 29 | #3,744 |
| 2016 | 25 | #4,171 |
| 2015 | 24 | #4,251 |
| 2014 | 24 | #4,222 |
| 2013 | 45 | #2,656 |
| 2012 | 35 | #3,220 |
| 2011 | 30 | #3,577 |
| 2010 | 56 | #2,312 |
| 2009 | 49 | #2,579 |
| 2008 | 48 | #2,614 |
| 2007 | 66 | #2,087 |
| 2006 | 78 | #1,784 |
| 2005 | 77 | #1,735 |
| 2004 | 58 | #2,067 |
| 2003 | 74 | #1,683 |
| 2002 | 71 | #1,677 |
| 2001 | 75 | #1,597 |
| 2000 | 90 | #1,397 |
| 1995 | 40 | #2,087 |
| 1990 | 33 | #2,200 |
| 1985 | 17 | #2,912 |
| 1980 | 13 | #3,378 |
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Famous people named Niklas
- Niklas Luhmann Sociologist · 1927–1998
- Niklas Zennström Businessperson · b. 1966
- Niklas Moisander Soccer player · b. 1985
- Niklas Landin Jacobsen Handball player · b. 1988
- Niklas Sundin Musician · b. 1974
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Niklas in 2025?
Niklas ranked #8,060 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Niklas?
1,711 babies have been named Niklas in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Niklas most popular?
Niklas peaked in 2000, when 90 newborns received the name.
Is Niklas a boy or girl name?
Niklas is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Niklas rising or falling?
Niklas is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Niklas?
Well-known people named Niklas include Niklas Luhmann (sociologist), Niklas Zennström (businessperson), Niklas Moisander (soccer player).