Nicolaus Name Popularity and Statistics
Nicolaus 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 Nicolaus?
Nicolaus is spelled N-I-C-O-L-A-U-S. The name has 8 letters.
Nicolaus Popularity in 2023
Rank#8,255
Recorded Births9
- Boys usage rose 2,350 places to #8,255 and recorded 3 more births compared with 2020.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Nicolaus Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1997 through 2023. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Boys | 9 | #8,255 |
| 2020 | Boys | 6 | #10,605 |
| 2019 | Boys | 10 | #7,643 |
| 2018 | Boys | 6 | #10,760 |
| 2017 | Boys | 15 | #5,788 |
| 2015 | Boys | 12 | #6,676 |
| 2014 | Boys | 9 | #8,130 |
| 2013 | Boys | 16 | #5,404 |
| 2012 | Boys | 11 | #7,050 |
| 2011 | Boys | 17 | #5,200 |
| 2010 | Boys | 19 | #4,848 |
| 2009 | Boys | 22 | #4,429 |
| 2008 | Boys | 21 | #4,540 |
| 2007 | Boys | 28 | #3,687 |
| 2006 | Boys | 21 | #4,370 |
| 2005 | Boys | 23 | #3,941 |
| 2004 | Boys | 21 | #4,129 |
| 2003 | Boys | 28 | #3,280 |
| 2002 | Boys | 31 | #2,943 |
| 2001 | Boys | 38 | #2,520 |
| 2000 | Boys | 33 | #2,736 |
| 1999 | Boys | 38 | #2,347 |
| 1998 | Boys | 47 | #2,012 |
| 1997 | Boys | 30 | #2,613 |
When Was Nicolaus 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.
1998 · Boys
47 recorded births
National rank #2,012
1995 · Boys
46 recorded births
National rank #1,864
1994 · Boys
44 recorded births
National rank #1,894
2001 · Boys
38 recorded births
National rank #2,520
Where Nicolaus Ranked Highest in 2015
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 |
|---|---|---|
| CA | #2,274 | 6 |