Nicklas
Nicklas is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Victory of the people.
Origin and history
Nicklas is a Scandinavian and North Germanic variation of Nicholas, originating from the Greek name Nikolaos. It has been used in the United States as a less common alternative to Nicholas or Niklas. The name remains moderately well-known due to notable Swedish athletes and cultural crossover.
Popularity in the United States
2,430 babies in the United States have been named Nicklas since 1880. It ranks #2633 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1879.
States where it is most popular
- MI (55.3 %)
- CA (15.8 %)
- TX (7.7 %)
- OH (6.9 %)
- IL (2.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 5 |
| 1920-1930 | 19 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 15 |
| 1950-1960 | 32 |
| 1960-1970 | 50 |
| 1970-1980 | 202 |
| 1980-1990 | 366 |
| 1990-2000 | 702 |
| 2000-2010 | 724 |
| 2010-2019 | 267 |
| 2020-2029 | 48 |
Famous people named Nicklas
- Nicklas Bäckström: Ice hockey player
- Nicklas Bendtner: Soccer player
- Nicklas Lidström: Ice hockey player
Nicknames
Nick, Nicky, Nic
Fun facts
- Nicklas is a widely popular spelling in Sweden, Denmark, and Norway compared to the English Nicholas.
- It traces back to the ancient Greek components nike (victory) and laos (people).