Niklaus
Niklaus is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Victory of the people.
Origin and history
Niklaus is a German variant of the Greek name Nicholas. It combines elements meaning victory and people. In the United States, it has seen increased popularity in recent years partly due to pop culture media.
Popularity in the United States
2,430 babies in the United States have been named Niklaus since 1880. It ranks #2633 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #958.
States where it is most popular
- TX (14.7 %)
- CA (11.6 %)
- FL (10.4 %)
- NY (8.3 %)
- OH (5.8 %)
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 | 8 |
| 1980-1990 | 53 |
| 1990-2000 | 115 |
| 2000-2010 | 102 |
| 2010-2019 | 901 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,251 |
Famous people named Niklaus
- Niklaus Manuel: Painter, Poet
- Niklaus Wirth: Computer Scientist, Professor
Nicknames
Nik, Klaus, Nikko
Fun facts
- Niklaus von Flüe is the patron saint of Switzerland, making the name historically significant in Swiss culture.
- The name gained notable visibility in the 2010s through the character Niklaus Mikaelson in the television series The Vampire Diaries and The Originals.