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Klaus

male

Meaning

"Victory of the People"

German short form of Nikolaus, ultimately from Greek Nikolaos with a well-attested victory and people etymology.

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Popularity History of Klaus

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#2405Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#2405

Klaus was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-198

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Klaus

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Quick Facts

OriginGerman, Greek
Syllables1
Length5 letters

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