Nichlaus

Boy name

Nichlaus has been given to 40 babies in the U.S. since 1978. It peaked in 1994.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

Peak year

1994 (8 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1978

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Nichlaus — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Nicklausboy

3,462 babies since 1964

Nicholausboy

3,260 babies since 1950

Names with a similar vibe

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

40 babies since 1960

40 babies since 1967

40 babies since 1977

40 babies since 1978

40 babies since 1980

40 babies since 1981

40 babies since 1984

40 babies since 1984

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Sibling name ideas for Nichlaus

Same era and popularity as Nichlaus, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.

Sisters

Edner Clera Kricket Karryn

Brothers

Mitchal Durron Matthue Damine

FAQ

How popular is the name Nichlaus?

Nichlaus has been given to 40 babies in the U.S. since 1978. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Nichlaus peak?

Nichlaus peaked in 1994, when 8 babies were given the name.

Is Nichlaus a girl or boy name?

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

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