How Many People Are Named Nickey?

Complete statistics for the name Nickey: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Nickey
Very Rare
Old English

Nickey is a rare name with roots in Old English, making it stand out among today's popular choices. Only 1,489 people in the US carry this name, which means just 1 in 221,647 Americans have it, making it truly unique. The majority of those named Nickey are over 60, reflecting its older-generation skew.

~636
Living in US
1 in 521,147
Americans
1957
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Victory
🌐
Origin
Old English
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Strong Determined
4
Life Path Number

Traditionally, the life-path number 4 symbolizes stability, practicality, and hard work.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

3,221
Worldwide Bearers
#126,418
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
2,218
🇿🇦 South Africa
197
🇮🇳 India
177
🇳🇱 Netherlands
126
🇵🇭 Philippines
83
🇬🇧 England
55
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
55
🇨🇦 Canada
46
🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago
36
🇨🇳 China
27

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,183 (79%)
♀ Female
306 (21%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 63
35
Would be under 30 (2%)
844
Would be 30–60 (42%)
1,116
Would be over 60 (56%)

All 1,995 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1957

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
92
Classic Feel
61
Modern Appeal
39
International
92

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Nickey Through the Generations

Over the decades, Nickey has maintained a steady presence without becoming overly trendy. With 60 births in 1957 marking its peak, the name has since seen a stable trend, indicating it's a choice that bridges classic and modern sensibilities. Today, there are 1,489 people named Nickey in the US, with a notable 56% being over 60 years old, giving the name an older demographic tilt. This distribution suggests that Nickey is more commonly found among the senior generation, with fewer younger individuals adopting the name.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 112
Tennessee 56
Mississippi 23
Alabama 21
Illinois 21
Arkansas 16
California 15
Indiana 5
Louisiana 5
North Carolina 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Nickey's Old English roots

📄 About the Name Nickey

How Many People Have the Name Nickey?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 636 people in the United States currently share the name Nickey. That works out to roughly 1 in every 521,147 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Nickey a Common or Rare Name?

Nickey is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Nickey Mean?

Nickey means "Victory" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Nickey in SSA data, approximately 79% are male and 21% are female.

When Was Nickey Most Popular?

The name Nickey reached peak popularity in 1957, with 60 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Nickey?

Approximately 636 people named Nickey live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 636. That works out to roughly 1 in 521,147 Americans.

Is Nickey a rare name?

Nickey is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 521,147 Americans has this name.

What does the name Nickey mean?

Nickey means "Victory" and comes from Old English origins.

Is Nickey more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 79% of people named Nickey are male and 21% are female.

When was Nickey most popular?

Nickey peaked in 1957 with 60 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US636
All-Time Births636
1 in X1 in 521,147
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age63
Peak Year1957
World Rank#126,418
Male %79%
Female %21%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.