How Many People Are Named Niklas?
Complete statistics for the name Niklas: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Niklas, a very rare male name, has only 1,663 people bearing it in the US, making up just 1 in 198,487 Americans. That's pretty unique! Most folks named Niklas are under 30, with the peak year being 2000.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the life path number 3 are believed to be creative and expressive.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 24All 1,701 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: 2000Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Niklas Through the Generations
Niklas has seen its popularity rise and fall over the decades, peaking in 2000 with 90 births. Today, there are 1,663 people named Niklas living in the United States, with the majority under 30 years old. The age distribution shows 1,246 under-30s, 455 aged between 30 and 60, and none over 60, indicating it's a relatively new name.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Niklas's Swedish roots
📄 About the Name Niklas
How Many People Have the Name Niklas?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 254 people in the United States currently share the name Niklas. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,304,918 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Niklas a Common or Rare Name?
Niklas 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.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Niklas in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Niklas Most Popular?
The name Niklas reached peak popularity in 2000, with 90 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
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 Niklas?
Approximately 254 people named Niklas live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 254. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,304,918 Americans.
Is Niklas a rare name?
Niklas is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,304,918 Americans has this name.
What does the name Niklas mean?
The meaning and origin of Niklas are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Niklas more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Niklas are male and 0% are female.
When was Niklas most popular?
Niklas peaked in 2000 with 90 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
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.