BoyGerman origin

Klaus: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

A victorious name meaning people of victory, strong and proud.

Origin
German
Syllables
1
Current rank
#2313
Peak
#1353 in 1968

Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1953: #327519531960: #179519601970: #235919701980: #289919801990: #521119902000: #430920002005: #742820052010: #515120102015: #299820152020: #23132020#1#7428

What Klaus Means

Klaus is a boy name of German origin. A victorious name meaning people of victory, strong and proud.

How Popular Klaus Is

Klaus currently ranks #2313 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1353 in 1968. It has been easing off its high.

Good to Know About Klaus

  • Klaus is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
  • Klaus is a name from the Germanic tradition.
  • Its short, punchy sound makes it easy to remember.

Names Like Klaus

Other German names that start with the same letter or share a style.

Sibling Names for Klaus

German names that pair well as a brother or sister to Klaus.

Questions About Klaus

What does Klaus mean?

Klaus is a boy name of German origin. A victorious name meaning people of victory, strong and proud.

How popular is Klaus?

Klaus currently ranks #2313 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1353 in 1968. It has been easing off its high.

Where does Klaus come from?

Klaus comes from German roots. Klaus is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.

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