Victory of the people
Klaus originated as a German short form of Nikolaus. It shares the same etymological roots as Nicholas, combining the Greek elements 'nike' (victory) and 'laos' (people).
Less common today
Klaus isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,881 in 2022.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Original vampire protagonist · The Vampire Diaries
Intellectual middle child of the Baudelaire orphans · A Series of Unfortunate Events
Prolific German actor
Lead singer of the rock band Scorpions
Film composer known for Pirates of the Caribbean
Medium with the ability to speak to the dead · The Umbrella Academy
