Nicklaus Name Popularity and Statistics
Nicklaus is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Nicklaus?
Nicklaus is spelled N-I-C-K-L-A-U-S. The name has 8 letters.
Nicklaus Popularity in 2025
Rank#7,194
Recorded Births11
- Boys usage fell 2,304 places to #7,194 and recorded 9 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Nicklaus Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 11 | #7,194 |
| 2024 | Boys | 20 | #4,890 |
| 2023 | Boys | 21 | #4,742 |
| 2022 | Boys | 24 | #4,303 |
| 2021 | Boys | 18 | #5,110 |
| 2020 | Boys | 25 | #4,020 |
| 2019 | Boys | 20 | #4,806 |
| 2018 | Boys | 21 | #4,610 |
| 2017 | Boys | 23 | #4,331 |
| 2016 | Boys | 35 | #3,230 |
| 2015 | Boys | 17 | #5,289 |
| 2014 | Boys | 27 | #3,787 |
| 2013 | Boys | 33 | #3,265 |
| 2012 | Boys | 32 | #3,371 |
| 2011 | Boys | 29 | #3,605 |
| 2010 | Boys | 36 | #3,128 |
| 2009 | Boys | 59 | #2,231 |
| 2008 | Boys | 65 | #2,104 |
| 2007 | Boys | 62 | #2,164 |
| 2006 | Boys | 73 | #1,856 |
| 2005 | Boys | 96 | #1,497 |
| 2004 | Boys | 73 | #1,731 |
| 2003 | Boys | 93 | #1,420 |
| 2002 | Boys | 94 | #1,395 |
When Was Nicklaus Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1997 · Boys
156 recorded births
National rank #886
2000 · Boys
150 recorded births
National rank #986
1998 · Boys
143 recorded births
National rank #967
1995 · Boys
130 recorded births
National rank #970
Where Nicklaus Ranked Highest in 2022
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| FL | #1,606 | 6 |