Nicklas
Pronunciation: [ n-IHKL-uhz ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Nicklas first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 2,384 babies have been named Nicklas in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nicklas is past its peak , currently ranked #13,820 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #13,820
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Nicklas
Nicklas is a boy name .
Nicklas is currently ranked #13,820 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Nicklas include Nic, Nick, Nicky, Nickie, Las, Lasy, Lasie, Niy, Niie, and Nickins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Nicklas include Nick, Nickolas, Nicklaus . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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