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Klaus
OriginGerman variation of Claus, diminutive of Nicolas, Greek
Meaning"people of victory"
GenderBoy
NB Rank#1434
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About Klaus
The name Klaus peaked for boys at #1353 in 1968. The name is most popular in KLAUS, KLAUS, and KLAUS.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #3,967 | 26 | 13.5 |
| 2015 | #3,002 | 39 | 20.3 |
| 2016 | #4,051 | 26 | 13.7 |
| 2017 | #2,404 | 54 | 29.2 |
| 2018 | #2,824 | 43 | 23.7 |
| 2019 | #2,100 | 69 | 38.5 |
| 2020 | #2,308 | 59 | 34.2 |
| 2021 | #1,948 | 77 | 44 |
| 2022 | #1,877 | 84 | 48.1 |
| 2023 | #2,207 | 65 | 38 |
| 2024 | #2,405 | 58 | 33.7 |
| 2025 | #2,245 | 63 | 36.9 |
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- Klaus Goldstein
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talking goldfish in "American Dad"
- Klaus Hargreeves
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