How Many People Are Named Nicki?

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

Nicki
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Nicki, a very rare female name, is held by just 5,612 people in the US today, making up 1 in 58,807 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1972 with 190 births, but its charm remains timeless.

~5,612
Living in US
1 in 58,807
Americans
1972
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Nick
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Confident Determined Innovative
1
Life Path Number

Life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

5,612
Worldwide Bearers
#26,629
Global Rank
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland
205
🇮🇳 India
203
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Wales
125
🇸🇪 Sweden
111
🇮🇪 Ireland
91
🇵🇭 Philippines
77
🇬🇷 Greece
67
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
62
🇧🇪 Belgium
49
🇷🇺 Russia
42

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
231 (4%)
♀ Female
5,381 (96%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 55
401
Would be under 30 (6%)
3,497
Would be 30–60 (55%)
2,482
Would be over 60 (39%)

All 6,380 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: 1972

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
96
Classic Feel
54
Modern Appeal
46
International
5

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

📜 Nicki Through the Generations

Nicki has seen a steady presence through the decades, though its peak was in 1972 when 190 babies were given this name. Today, it's a name that bridges classic and modern tastes, with a slight decline in recent years. People named Nicki are predominantly aged 55, with a fair distribution across different age groups: 6% under 30, 55% aged 30-60, and 39% over 60.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 625
Texas 423
Ohio 264
Illinois 218
Michigan 177
New York 122
Missouri 98
Pennsylvania 93
Indiana 80
Florida 63

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Nicki's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Nicki

How Many People Have the Name Nicki?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 5,612 people in the United States currently share the name Nicki. That works out to roughly 1 in every 58,807 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Nicki a Common or Rare Name?

Nicki 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 Nicki Mean?

Nicki means "creative variant of Nick" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Nicki in SSA data, approximately 4% are male and 96% are female.

When Was Nicki Most Popular?

The name Nicki reached peak popularity in 1972, with 190 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 Nicki?

Approximately 5,612 people named Nicki live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 6,380. That works out to roughly 1 in 58,807 Americans.

Is Nicki a rare name?

Nicki is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 58,807 Americans has this name.

What does the name Nicki mean?

Nicki means "creative variant of Nick" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Nicki more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 4% of people named Nicki are male and 96% are female.

When was Nicki most popular?

Nicki peaked in 1972 with 190 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 US5,612
All-Time Births6,380
1 in X1 in 58,807
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age55
Peak Year1972
World Rank#26,629
Male %4%
Female %96%

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Data Source

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

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.