Klaus
k-laus
US Popularity:3986
Origin:Greek
Other Origin(s):German
Meaning:Victory of the people; Victorious
Klaus is a boy's name of Greek and German origin. Meaning ”victory of the people” and “victorious,” this heroic and valiant name was originally a derivation of Nikolaus. This moniker is most famous for its association with the beloved man in red, Santa Claus. If baby is due to arrive in the wintery months of December, Klaus could be a wonderfully festive name that pays homage to the time of year, while still keeping its own identity and meaning.
Klaus Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Klaus is currently #2868 on The Bump
Boy:Klaus is currently #902 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Klaus is currently #3986 in U.S. births
Boy:Klaus is currently #1212 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#3986
in 2022
+ 204
from 2021
Sources
Behind the Name, Klaus, January 2022
Behind the Name, Nicholas, May 2020
WordSense, Nicholas
Baby Names 2020 by Eleanor Turner, pg.129
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