Nicholaus

Boy name

Nicholaus has been given to 3,260 babies in the U.S. since 1950. It peaked in 1981.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

3,260

Peak year

1981 (168 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1950

10-year trend

▼ -37%

Gender split

All boys

Spellings & variants

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

Nicholasboy

929,199 babies since 1880

Nickolausboy

1,795 babies since 1921

Nicolausboy

1,141 babies since 1971

Nicholusboy

755 babies since 1963

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FAQ

How popular is the name Nicholaus?

Nicholaus has been given to 3,260 babies in the U.S. since 1950. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Nicholaus peak?

Nicholaus peaked in 1981, when 168 babies were given the name.

Is Nicholaus a girl or boy name?

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

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