How Many People Are Named Nicky?
Complete statistics for the name Nicky: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Nicky, a rare moniker for boys, stands out with just 1 in 44,430 Americans bearing it today. That's around 7,427 people in the US, making it very unique. Interestingly, nearly half of those named Nicky are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
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🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 57All 9,435 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: 1959Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Nicky Through the Generations
Nicky has seen its popularity ebb and flow over the decades. Born in the late 1950s and early '60s, many of today's Nickys are now in their mid-to-late fifties. With 4,650 of the 7,427 living bearers over 60, the name definitely skews older. The peak year was 1959 when 294 babies were given this name, but since then, its usage has been declining, placing it between classic and modern status.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Nicky's English roots
📄 About the Name Nicky
How Many People Have the Name Nicky?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 7,427 people in the United States currently share the name Nicky. That works out to roughly 1 in every 44,430 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Nicky a Common or Rare Name?
Nicky 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.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Nicky in SSA data, approximately 76% are male and 24% are female.
When Was Nicky Most Popular?
The name Nicky reached peak popularity in 1959, with 294 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 Nicky?
Approximately 7,427 people named Nicky live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 9,435. That works out to roughly 1 in 44,430 Americans.
Is Nicky a rare name?
Nicky is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 44,430 Americans has this name.
What does the name Nicky mean?
The meaning and origin of Nicky are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Nicky more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 76% of people named Nicky are male and 24% are female.
When was Nicky most popular?
Nicky peaked in 1959 with 294 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.