Nicholaus

Nicholaus is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 11 boys in the United States.

Nicholaus at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Nicholaus

Nicholaus belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Nicholaus first appears in Social Security records in 1950. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #662 in 1979, and in 2024 11 babies received the name — 3,255 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Nicholaus in US records

First recorded (US)
1950
Best US rank
#662 in 1979
Peak year
1981
Babies named Nicholaus in 2024
11
Total since 1880
3,255

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Nicholaus mean?

The meaning of Nicholaus is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Nicholaus a boy or girl name?

Nicholaus is a boy name. In 2024, 11 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Nicholaus?

Nicholaus comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Nicholaus?

Nicholaus first appears in US records in 1950. Its best-ever ranking was #662 in 1979, and 11 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].