Nicklus
Derived from Nicholas, meaning "victorious people" in Greek.
Name Census estimates that about 45 living Americans carry the first name Nicklus. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Nicklus today is around 32 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Nicklus births was 1997 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Nicklus. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Nicklus. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
45
~ 1 in 7,616,763 Americans
Peak year
1997
7 babies that year
Average age
32
years old
2006 SSA rank
#13,434
Tracked since 1979
Popularity
Nicklus: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Nicklus from the 1970s through to the 2000s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 16 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Nicklus by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Nicklus during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Nicklus
The name Nicklus has its origins in the Greek language and can be traced back to the ancient world. It is a variation of the name Nicholas, which is derived from the Greek words "nikē" meaning "victory" and "laos" meaning "people." The name was originally used to describe someone who was victorious among the people or a champion of the masses.
In the early days of Christianity, the name Nicklus gained significant importance as it was associated with Saint Nicholas, the 4th-century bishop of Myra, who was renowned for his generosity and kindness towards children and the less fortunate. This association contributed to the widespread popularity of the name across Europe and beyond.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Nicklus can be found in the Venerable Bede's "Ecclesiastical History of the English People," written in the 8th century. In this text, Bede mentions a man named Nicklus who was a priest in the northern regions of England during the 7th century.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Nicklus. One of the most famous was Nicklus Copernicus (1473-1543), the renowned Polish astronomer who revolutionized our understanding of the universe by proposing a heliocentric model, which placed the Sun at the center of the solar system.
Another prominent figure was Nicklus Flamel (c. 1330-1418), a French scribe and manuscript-seller who became a legendary figure in the world of alchemy and the pursuit of the philosopher's stone. His exploits were later romanticized in various literary works, further cementing his place in the collective imagination.
In the realm of art, Nicklus Poussin (1594-1665) stands out as a prominent French painter and a leading figure of the classical tradition. His works, such as "Et in Arcadia Ego" and "The Abduction of the Sabine Women," are widely celebrated for their mastery of composition, color, and classical themes.
The name Nicklus also has a presence in the literary world, with Nicklus Udall (c. 1505-1556), an English dramatist and cleric, being known for his plays and translations of classical works. His most famous work, "Ralph Roister Doister," is often regarded as one of the earliest examples of an English comedy.
Finally, in the realm of politics and statesmanship, Nicklus Tindal (1687-1774) was a prominent English philosopher and writer who made significant contributions to the Deist movement and the debates surrounding religious tolerance and freedom of thought during the Age of Enlightenment.
People
Nicklus + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Nicklus as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with N
Other first names starting with N with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Nicklus: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Nicklus?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 45 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Nicklus going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 7,616,763 US residents.
Is Nicklus a common name?
We classify Nicklus as "Very Rare". It ranks above 52.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 46 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Nicklus most popular?
The single biggest year for Nicklus was 1997, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Nicklus is about 32 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Nicklus in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Nicklus a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Nicklus in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Nicklus still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Nicklus in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Nicklus can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Nicklus?
Find out how many people have the name Nicklus on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.