Nicklaus
Nicklaus is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Victory of the people.
Origin and history
Nicklaus is a spelling variant of the Germanic name Klaus or a phonetic spelling based on Nicholas, which derives from the Greek name Nikolaos. It translates to 'victory of the people'. In the United States, it is a relatively uncommon given name, often chosen in tribute to the surname of famous golf legend Jack Nicklaus.
Popularity in the United States
3,462 babies in the United States have been named Nicklaus since 1880. It ranks #2172 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1808.
States where it is most popular
- CA (20.5 %)
- TX (15.2 %)
- OH (11.2 %)
- FL (8.9 %)
- MI (7.6 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 24 |
| 1970-1980 | 285 |
| 1980-1990 | 714 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,178 |
| 2000-2010 | 869 |
| 2010-2019 | 273 |
| 2020-2029 | 119 |
Nicknames
Nick, Klaus, Nicky
Fun facts
- The name stems from the ancient Greek Nikolaos, combining nike ('victory') and laos ('people').
- Its usage as a first name in the U.S. gained modest traction due to legendary golfer Jack Nicklaus.