Total births
281
Boys' name · since 1976
Nickalaus
Since 1976, U.S. Social Security records show 281 babies named Nickalaus, peaking in 1991. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 281
- total births
- 1976–2006
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 40%
- born in that decade
281 boys have been named Nickalaus since 1976, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Nickalaus has 281 recorded births among boys since 1976, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used boys names, busiest in the 1990s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1976 to 2006.
- 281 total births
- 1976–2006 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 40% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
281 boys have been named Nickalaus since 1976, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2006.
- 281
- total births
- 1976–2006
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 40%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
40% of everyone ever named Nickalaus was born in this single decade.
1991
Single peak year
17 babies were named Nickalaus in 1991 - its busiest year on record.
Nickalaus's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Nickalaus's SSA record in two at 1990 and the more recent half accounts for 53% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 47%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1976, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1991 peak of 17, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Nickalaus at a glance
Last recorded 2006Peak year
1991
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1976
Nickalaus popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1976–2006
- Peak year (1991)
- 17
- Annual births at peak, across 31 years of records
Nickalaus by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Nickalaus's strongest decade.
112 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 40% of all-time use.
Nickalaus births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 36
1970s
36 births
- 1980s
1980s
95 births
- 1990s
1990s
112 births
- 2000s 38
2000s
38 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 112 births (40% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nickalaus? ▼
281 babies have been named Nickalaus since 1976. It was last recorded in 2006. The peak year was 1991 with 17 births.
When was Nickalaus most popular? ▼
Nickalaus was most popular in the 1990s decade with 112 total births. The single peak year was 1991.
How long has the name Nickalaus been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Nickalaus since 1976 -- 31 years through the most recent 2006 data.
What names are similar to Nickalaus? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nicholas, Nicolas, Nick, Nickolas, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Nickalaus's data
- Nickalaus's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (112 total births) through the 2000s (38) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Nickalaus
Nearby Names Like Nickalaus
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nickalaus
Nicholas Boy
#117 926,047 births
Nicolas Boy
#184 101,585 births
Nick Boy
#1418 50,457 births
Nickolas Boy
#1542 39,356 births
Nico Boy
#211 21,294 births
Compare Nickalaus side by side: Nickalaus vs Nicholas Nickalaus vs Nicolas Nickalaus vs Nick
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1976–2006 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Nickalaus: Baby Name Since 1976 - 281 Births, Peak 1991." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nickalaus. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Nickalaus draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.