Total births
80
Boys' name · since 1974
Niclas
Since 1974, U.S. Social Security records show 80 babies named Niclas, peaking in 1999. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 80
- total births
- 1974–2011
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
80 boys have been named Niclas since 1974, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Niclas recorded 80 times among boys since 1974, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1974 to 2011.
- 80 total births
- 1974–2011 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 43% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
80 boys have been named Niclas since 1974, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2011.
- 80
- total births
- 1974–2011
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
43% of everyone ever named Niclas was born in this single decade.
1999
Single peak year
8 babies were named Niclas in 1999 - its busiest year on record.
Niclas's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Niclas's SSA record in two at 1999 and the more recent half accounts for 54% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 46%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1974, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1999 peak of 8, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Niclas at a glance
Last recorded 2011Peak year
1999
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1974
Niclas popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1974–2011
- Peak year (1999)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 38 years of records
Niclas by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Niclas's strongest decade.
34 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 43% of all-time use.
Niclas births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 11
1970s
11 births
- 1990s
1990s
34 births
- 2000s
2000s
30 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 34 births (43% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Niclas? ▼
Since 1974, Social Security records show 80 babies named Niclas. The most recent recorded year was 2011. Its busiest year on record was 1999, with 8 births.
When was Niclas most popular? ▼
Niclas was most popular in the 1990s decade with 34 total births. The single peak year was 1999.
How long has the name Niclas been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Niclas since 1974 -- 38 years through the most recent 2011 data.
What names are similar to Niclas? ▼
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 Niclas's data
- Niclas's decade-level peak was the 1990s (34 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Niclas
Nearby Names Like Niclas
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Niclas
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 Niclas side by side: Niclas vs Nicholas Niclas vs Nicolas Niclas vs Nick
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1974–2011 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Niclas: Baby Name Since 1974 - 80 Births, Peak 1999." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/niclas. 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 Niclas 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.