Klaus

Boy name

Klaus has been given to 1,471 babies in the U.S. since 1953. It peaked in 2022.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,471

Peak year

2022 (84 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1953

10-year trend

▲ +62%

Gender split

All boys

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Klaus.

1,472 babies since 1992

1,470 babies since 1996

1,473 babies since 1912

1,474 babies since 1997

1,468 babies since 1896

1,468 babies since 2004

1,466 babies since 1880

1,466 babies since 1916

How popular is the name Klaus?

Klaus has been given to 1,471 babies in the U.S. since 1953. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Klaus peak?

Klaus peaked in 2022, when 84 babies were given the name.

Is Klaus a girl or boy name?

Klaus is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Klaus are boys).

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