Niklas
Niklas is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Victory of the people.
Origin and history
Niklas is a Scandinavian and Low German variant of the Greek name Nicholas, meaning victory of the people. It has maintained steady but niche usage in the United States as a distinctive alternative to Nicholas or Nicholas-derived forms.
Popularity in the United States
1,711 babies in the United States have been named Niklas since 1880. It ranks #3076 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1861.
States where it is most popular
- CA (44.7 %)
- MI (18.3 %)
- MN (11.7 %)
- TX (10.6 %)
- NY (4.1 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 22 |
| 1980-1990 | 155 |
| 1990-2000 | 486 |
| 2000-2010 | 686 |
| 2010-2019 | 296 |
| 2020-2029 | 66 |
Famous people named Niklas
- Niklas Bäckström: Ice hockey player
- Niklas Lidström: Ice hockey player
- Niklas Hjalmarsson: Ice hockey player
Nicknames
Nik, Niki, Klas
Fun facts
- Niklas is one of the most popular given names in Sweden and Finland.
- The name shares its ultimate origin with Nicholas, derived from Greek Nike (victory) and laos (people).