Nikolaus is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #3685 in 2012 with 29 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1998 with 86 births ranking #1365. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 63.8%. In 2012, approximately 1 in every 65,401 boys born was named Nikolaus. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.