Nicklaus is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #3164 in 2010 with 36 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1997 with 156 births ranking #891. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 70.0%. In 2010, approximately 1 in every 53,289 boys born was named Nicklaus. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.