How Many People Are Named Nickson?

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

Nickson
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Nickson is a very rare male name, with only 287 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,147,940 Americans. The majority of people named Nickson are under 30, giving it a genuinely modern feel.

~1,963
Living in US
1 in 168,848
Americans
2012
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Modern coinage, evokes strength
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Confident
4
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 4 represents stability and hard work.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

78,718
Worldwide Bearers
#12,552
Global Rank
🇰🇪 Kenya
26,006
🇹🇿 Tanzania
19,838
🇺🇬 Uganda
7,033
🇲🇼 Malawi
4,336
🇿🇲 Zambia
4,174
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
3,989
🇨🇩 DR Congo
2,479
🇭🇹 Haiti
2,188
🇵🇭 Philippines
2,069
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
1,888

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
287 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 15
265
Would be under 30 (91%)
26
Would be 30–60 (9%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 291 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: 2012

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
73
Classic Feel
15
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

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

📜 Nickson Through the Generations

Nickson has seen steady usage since its peak in 2012 when 19 babies were given this name. Today, most Nicksons are young adults, with 265 under 30 years old, 26 between 30 and 60, and none over 60. This age distribution reflects a name that's popular among younger parents and is likely to remain stable for some time.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Nickson's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Nickson

How Many People Have the Name Nickson?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,963 people in the United States currently share the name Nickson. That works out to roughly 1 in every 168,848 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Nickson a Common or Rare Name?

Nickson 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 Nickson Mean?

Nickson means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Nickson in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Nickson Most Popular?

The name Nickson reached peak popularity in 2012, with 19 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 Nickson?

Approximately 1,963 people named Nickson live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,963. That works out to roughly 1 in 168,848 Americans.

Is Nickson a rare name?

Nickson is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 168,848 Americans has this name.

What does the name Nickson mean?

Nickson means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Nickson more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Nickson are male and 0% are female.

When was Nickson most popular?

Nickson peaked in 2012 with 19 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 US1,963
All-Time Births1,963
1 in X1 in 168,848
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age15
Peak Year2012
World Rank#12,552
Male %100%
Female %0%

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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.