Niklaus
How to say it: NIK-lows · /ˈnɪklaʊs/
Germanic form of Nicholas, from Greek Nikolaos, meaning 'victory of the people' (nike + laos).
Niklaus was the 59th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 130 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are down about 37% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #83 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #59 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 130 |
| Share of births | 1 in 567 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | −37% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #83 |
| In France, 2025 | #265 among boys’ names, 0 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
New to the charts in recent decades, Niklaus reached its high in the 2020s. Now at its peak, it is likely to ease back.
What goes with it
Breathy and strong, with the resonance of a saint's name. Niko works as a short form, and Lukas harmonizes in style.
Parents who love Niklaus also love
Nicknames
- Nik
- Niko
- Klaus
Honouring a Niklaus in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Niklaus is about 1 in 24.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, German, Greek.
In France: #265 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Niklaus
- Niklaus Wirth (1934–2024)Swiss computer scientist
- Niklaus Schurtenberger (born 1968)Equestrian
- Niklaus Manuel (1484–1530)Swiss artist
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