How Many People Are Named Nickalaus?

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

Nickalaus
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Nickalaus is a very rare male name, with only 268 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,230,409 Americans. It peaked in popularity in 1991 with 17 births, and now it's considered stable, with most folks named Nickalaus being between 30 and 60 years old.

~268
Living in US
1 in 1,230,409
Americans
1991
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Nicholas
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Determined Innovative Confident
1
Life Path Number

Life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

343
Worldwide Bearers
#1,116,575
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
268
🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago
2
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
268 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 36
60
Would be under 30 (21%)
221
Would be 30–60 (79%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 281 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: 1991

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
72
Classic Feel
29
Modern Appeal
71
International
26

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

📜 Nickalaus Through the Generations

Nickalaus, a name that's been around but never really caught fire, has seen its fair share of births over the decades. With a total of 281 births recorded since the beginning of the records, it's clear that it's a niche choice. The name's peak was in 1991 when 17 babies were given this moniker, showing a brief moment of interest. Today, the majority of those named Nickalaus are adults, with 79% falling within the 30 to 60 age range, indicating that it's a name that's more popular among newer generations rather than older ones.

✨ Similar Names to Nickalaus

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Nickalaus's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Nickalaus

How Many People Have the Name Nickalaus?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 268 people in the United States currently share the name Nickalaus. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,230,409 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Nickalaus a Common or Rare Name?

Nickalaus 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 Nickalaus Mean?

Nickalaus means "creative variant of Nicholas" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Nickalaus Most Popular?

The name Nickalaus reached peak popularity in 1991, with 17 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 Nickalaus?

Approximately 268 people named Nickalaus live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 281. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,230,409 Americans.

Is Nickalaus a rare name?

Nickalaus is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,230,409 Americans has this name.

What does the name Nickalaus mean?

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

Is Nickalaus more male or female?

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

When was Nickalaus most popular?

Nickalaus peaked in 1991 with 17 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 US268
All-Time Births281
1 in X1 in 1,230,409
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age36
Peak Year1991
World Rank#1,116,575
Male %100%
Female %0%

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

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.