Boy · #9,599 in 2026

Nicklous

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

Current Rank

#9,599

Peak Rank

#3,201 (1987)

Total Babies

245

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1965

First Year

2011

Last Year

1987

Peak Year

#3201

Peak Rank

245

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nicklous

Nicklous first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1965, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1987, when 15 Nicklouss were born — ranking #3,201 that year. As of 2026, Nicklous ranks #9,599 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 245 Nicklouss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Nicklous

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

Nicholas
Nicklaus
Niklaus
Necklace
Neckless
Nicklas
Nicolas
Niklas
Nicus
Nickelous
Makeless
Necklaced

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nicklous

What does the name Nicklous mean?

Nicklous is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1965. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nicklous in 2026?

In 2026, Nicklous ranks #9,599 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Nicklous most popular?

Nicklous reached its peak popularity in 1987, ranking #3,201 that year with 15 babies given the name.

Is Nicklous a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Nicklous?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nicklous include Carols, Partick, Nghia. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nicklous

Nicklous is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1965 and has accumulated 245 births in the dataset. Nicklous's peak popularity came in 1987 when it ranked #3,201. Use the chart and map above to compare Nicklous'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.