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How Many People Are Named Nicklaus?
Estimated people named Nicklaus living in the U.S. today
3,340
Gender distribution
100% male · 0% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 3,451
- Peak year: 1997 (156 births)
- Estimated living today: 3,340
Nicklaus by age group — who carries the name today?
Nicklaus popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Nicklaus
Nicklaus has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 3,451 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 3,340 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 102,335 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Nicklauss you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Nicklaus in the US?
An estimated 3,340 people named Nicklaus are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Nicklaus very rare — about 1 in 102,335 Americans.
Is Nicklaus a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Nicklaus is 100% male and 0% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Nicklaus most popular?
Nicklaus peaked in 1997, when 156 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Nicklaus?
Nicklaus ranks #4,714 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 59 out of 100 (higher means rarer).