Nicklaus is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #1428 in 2003 with 93 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1997 with 156 births ranking #891. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 22.5%. In 2003, approximately 1 in every 21,239 boys born was named Nicklaus. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.