Nikolaus
Nikolaus is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Victory of the people.
Origin and history
Nikolaus is the German form of the Greek name Nicholas. It combines the elements 'nike' (victory) and 'laos' (people). In the United States, it is a relatively rare spelling, traditionally favored by families with Central European heritage or those seeking a distinct classic name.
Popularity in the United States
2,656 babies in the United States have been named Nikolaus since 1880. It ranks #2514 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1779.
States where it is most popular
- CA (42.6 %)
- TX (14.2 %)
- NY (6.9 %)
- PA (6.6 %)
- FL (5 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1960-1970 | 22 |
| 1970-1980 | 198 |
| 1980-1990 | 617 |
| 1990-2000 | 830 |
| 2000-2010 | 539 |
| 2010-2019 | 297 |
| 2020-2029 | 148 |
Famous people named Nikolaus
- Nikolaus Harnoncourt: conductor, cellist
- Nikolaus Otto: engineer, inventor
Nicknames
Nick, Niko, Klaus
Fun facts
- Nikolaus is the standard German spelling for the name Nicholas.
- The figure of Santa Claus developed historically from the Dutch Sinterklaas and German Saint Nikolaus traditions.