How Many People Are Named Nichlas?

Complete statistics for the name Nichlas: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Nichlas
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Nichlas is a very rare male name, with only 255 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,294,584 Americans. That's pretty unique! It peaked in popularity back in 1978 with 20 births.

~255
Living in US
1 in 1,294,584
Americans
1978
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Nicholas
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Determined Adventurous Confident
3
Life Path Number

Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,393
Worldwide Bearers
#209,590
Global Rank
🇩🇰 Denmark
755
🇸🇪 Sweden
206
🇺🇸 United States
187
🇳🇴 Norway
60
🇲🇾 Malaysia
37
🇳🇬 Nigeria
28
🇺🇬 Uganda
21
🇿🇦 South Africa
19
🇨🇦 Canada
10
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
10

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
255 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 38
51
Would be under 30 (19%)
217
Would be 30–60 (81%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 268 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1978

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
72
Classic Feel
37
Modern Appeal
63
International
86

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Nichlas Through the Generations

Nichlas has been a stable presence in the United States since its peak in 1978, when 20 babies were given this name. Over the decades, its usage has remained relatively constant, with 268 total births recorded throughout history. Today, there are 255 people named Nichlas living in the US, with most being between 30 and 60 years old. The name's distribution shows a slight skew towards middle-aged individuals, with 19% under 30 and 81% aged 30 to 60, indicating a name that's both classic and modern.

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Nichlas's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Nichlas

How Many People Have the Name Nichlas?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 255 people in the United States currently share the name Nichlas. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,294,584 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Nichlas a Common or Rare Name?

Nichlas is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Nichlas Mean?

Nichlas means "creative variant of Nicholas" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Nichlas in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Nichlas Most Popular?

The name Nichlas reached peak popularity in 1978, with 20 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Nichlas?

Approximately 255 people named Nichlas live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 268. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,294,584 Americans.

Is Nichlas a rare name?

Nichlas is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,294,584 Americans has this name.

What does the name Nichlas mean?

Nichlas means "creative variant of Nicholas" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Nichlas more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Nichlas are male and 0% are female.

When was Nichlas most popular?

Nichlas peaked in 1978 with 20 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US255
All-Time Births268
1 in X1 in 1,294,584
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age38
Peak Year1978
World Rank#209,590
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.