Boy · #12,053 in 2026

Nicklus

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

Current Rank

#12,053

Peak Rank

#7,282 (1997)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1979

First Year

2006

Last Year

1997

Peak Year

#7282

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nicklus

Nicklus first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1979, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1997, when 7 Nickluss were born — ranking #7,282 that year. As of 2026, Nicklus ranks #12,053 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 46 Nickluss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s 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 Nicklus

Phonetically similar names — useful when Nicklus 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 Nicklus

What does the name Nicklus mean?

Nicklus is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1979. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nicklus in 2026?

In 2026, Nicklus ranks #12,053 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Nicklus most popular?

Nicklus reached its peak popularity in 1997, ranking #7,282 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Nicklus a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Nicklus?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nicklus include Ignasio, Gamalier, Onassis. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nicklus

Nicklus is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1979 and has accumulated 46 births in the dataset. Nicklus's peak popularity came in 1997 when it ranked #7,282. Use the chart and map above to compare Nicklus'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.