6,065births recorded
5Countries
2Variants
1999Peak · British Columbia
#1401United States 2025
Nicklaus is a boy name family recorded 6,065 times in 5 countries since 1964. It ranks highest today in the United States (#1401 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in British Columbia in 1999, at 16.0 births per 100,000. Elsewhere it is mostly given as Niklaus (England & Wales, Switzerland).
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Which form wins where
Births per 100,000 newborns for each form, in the selected country.
All forms of Nicklaus
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicklaus | English | 3,462 | 🇺🇸 United States | #7194 | 1997 | ▼ 28 % |
| Nicklaus | English | 22 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 1999 | – |
| Nicklaus | English | 5 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | – | 1999 | – |
| Niklaus | French | 2,430 | 🇺🇸 United States | #1401 | 2021 | ▲ 42 % |
| Niklaus | French | 93 | 🏴 England & Wales | #2437 | 2021 | ▲ 121 % |
| Niklaus | French | 53 | 🇨🇭 Switzerland | – | 2005 | – |
How we grouped these names
- Nicklaus ↔ Niklaus — spelling variant
Questions about Nicklaus
How popular is the name Nicklaus?
In 2025 it ranked #1401 in the United States. Official registers record 6,065 births across 5 countries.
What is Nicklaus in other languages?
Niklaus (French).
When was Nicklaus most popular?
It peaked in British Columbia in 1999, at 16.0 births per 100,000.
Is Nicklaus a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Nicklaus is a boy name.