Niklas

Boy name

Niklas has been given to 1,711 babies in the U.S. since 1976. It peaked in 2000. In 2025, about 1 in 170,808 boys was named Niklas.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,711

Peak year

2000 (90 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1976

10-year trend

▼ -58%

Gender split

All boys

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

24,050 babies since 1937

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

1,715 babies since 1960

1,701 babies since 1914

1,723 babies since 1912

1,725 babies since 1984

1,697 babies since 1993

1,726 babies since 1985

1,695 babies since 1991

1,734 babies since 1970

How popular is the name Niklas?

Niklas has been given to 1,711 babies in the U.S. since 1976. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Niklas peak?

Niklas peaked in 2000, when 90 babies were given the name.

Is Niklas a girl or boy name?

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

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