Klaus
Klaus is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Victory of the people.
Origin and history
Klaus is a traditional German name that originated as a short form of Nikolaus, which derives from the Greek name Nikolaos. While historically rare in the United States, it has seen a modest rise in usage in recent years. It remains a distinct, strongly European choice for American parents.
Popularity in the United States
1,471 babies in the United States have been named Klaus since 1880. It ranks #3259 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1522.
States where it is most popular
- CA (51.5 %)
- TX (15.9 %)
- NY (12.3 %)
- MN (7 %)
- IL (5.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 83 |
| 1960-1970 | 232 |
| 1970-1980 | 124 |
| 1980-1990 | 101 |
| 1990-2000 | 87 |
| 2000-2010 | 114 |
| 2010-2019 | 324 |
| 2020-2029 | 406 |
Famous people named Klaus
- Klaus Meine: Singer, Songwriter
- Klaus Nomi: Singer, Performer
- Klaus Badelt: Composer
Fun facts
- Klaus originally developed as a Low German shortened form of Nikolaus before becoming an independent name.
- Although uncommon historically, over a quarter of all recorded U.S. births for Klaus have occurred since 2020.