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Nicholaus

Nicholaus is a boy name with a rare feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Nicholaus?

Recorded births named Nicholaus by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	3,260 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Nicholaus's popularity over time

Babies named Nicholaus per year — United States (1950–2025). United States peaked in 1981 (168/yr).

When was Nicholaus popular?

Nicholaus reached its peak in 1981, when it was the #1529 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1980s name.

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