Name meaning & stats
Klaus
Klaus. 1,471 US babies since 1940, peak 2022. Notable Klauss are 1.4× over-represented as writers.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 2022
1,471 US babies were named Klaus between 1940 and 2025.
Where Klauss end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Writer | 1.4× | Low · 3 people |
| Professor | 1.2× | Low · 2 people |
| Photographer | 1.3× | Low · 2 people |
| Computer scientist | 1.4× | Low · 2 people |
Among notable men who are writers, Klauss show up 1.4× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Other spellings
The most common spelling: 91% of Klauss use it
- Klaus 91%
- Claus 9%
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 2022)