Nikolaus

Nikolaus 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 30 boys in the United States.

Nikolaus at a glance

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

About the name Nikolaus

Nikolaus 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, Nikolaus first appears in Social Security records in 1955. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1086 in 1980, and in 2024 30 babies received the name — 2,631 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Nikolaus in US records

First recorded (US)
1955
Best US rank
#1086 in 1980
Peak year
1994
Babies named Nikolaus in 2024
30
Total since 1880
2,631

Nikolaus in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1998
Best rank
#2901 in 1998
Babies named Nikolaus in 2005
3
Total since 1996
6

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Nikolaus mean?

The meaning of Nikolaus 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 Nikolaus a boy or girl name?

Nikolaus is a boy name. In 2024, 30 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Nikolaus?

Nikolaus comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Nikolaus?

Nikolaus first appears in US records in 1955. Its best-ever ranking was #1086 in 1980, and 30 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].