Niklas Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Greek
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Niklas means 'victory of the people' and is a strong and powerful masculine name.
Meaning of the Name Niklas
Niklas is derived from the Greek name Nikolaos, which means 'victory of the people'. It is a common name in Scandinavia, particularly in Sweden. Niklas is a masculine name with strong and powerful connotations. It is often associated with leadership and success.
Popularity of the Name Niklas
The popularity for the name Niklas peaked in popularity in the year 2000 with 90 births, which ranked number 3,275 out of 27,519 unique names for that year. Niklas had the most male births in 2000 with 90, which ranked number 1,391 out of 12,118 male names. The number of births for the name Niklas has declined sharply over the last ten years from 35 births to 10 births, a decline of -71.43%. Among males, Niklas has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 35 births to 10 births, a decline of -71.43%.
Nationwide Popularity of Niklas
- 20 Year Trend of Niklas: -85.92%
- 10 Year Trend of Niklas: -71.43%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Niklas: -71.43%
Popularity of Niklas by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Niklas. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Niklas in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Niklas is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Niklas
- Total Births of Niklas: 9 (-11.77%)
- Male Births of Niklas: 9 (-11.77%)
Given the downward trend of Niklas over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -11.77% decrease in total births, for a total of 9 births in 2024. Male births for Niklas have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 9 male births in 2024, a decrease of -11.77%.