Boy · #7,998 in 2026

Nickalaus

Name: Popularity of the name Nickalaus in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Nickalaus, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#7,998

Peak Rank

#3,462 (1991)

Total Babies

281

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1976

First Year

2006

Last Year

1991

Peak Year

#3462

Peak Rank

281

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nickalaus

Nickalaus first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1976, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1991, when 17 Nickalauss were born — ranking #3,462 that year. As of 2026, Nickalaus ranks #7,998 for baby boys with 9 births, with steady use. In total, more than 281 Nickalauss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Nickalaus

Phonetically similar names — useful when Nickalaus is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nickalaus

What does the name Nickalaus mean?

Nickalaus is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1976. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nickalaus in 2026?

In 2026, Nickalaus ranks #7,998 among boys' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.

When was Nickalaus most popular?

Nickalaus reached its peak popularity in 1991, ranking #3,462 that year with 17 babies given the name.

Is Nickalaus a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Nickalaus is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Nickalaus?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nickalaus include Jenaro, Niraj, Keevan. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nickalaus

Nickalaus is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1976 and has accumulated 281 births in the dataset. Nickalaus's peak popularity came in 1991 when it ranked #3,462. Use the chart and map above to compare Nickalaus's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.