Klaus Name Origin
/Klaus/-
German (Caucasian) 70%
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Swedish (Nordic) 20%
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Danish (Nordic) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Klaus
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
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Name Origin
Derived from the Latin 'Claudius', 'Klaus' is a common given name in German-speaking countries and Scandinavia, often used as a diminutive of 'Nikolaus' (Nicholas). It has historical roots in medieval Europe and remains popular in Germany, Sweden, and Denmark.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Klaus each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).