Victory of the people
A Germanic variant of the Greek name Nicholas. It combines the elements 'nike' (victory) and 'laos' (people), suggesting a leader who brings triumph to his community. While less common than the standard spelling, it carries a strong, athletic association in the United States.
Less common today
Nicklaus isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #891 in 1997.
Legendary professional golfer known as 'The Golden Bear'
Renowned pediatric hospital named in honor of Jack Nicklaus's family
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
