How Many People Are Named Nike?

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

Nike
Very Rare
Greek

Nike, a very rare male name, is held by just 306 people in the US today, making up 1 in 1,079,322 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name with 62% of its bearers under 30, showing a rising trend.

~306
Living in US
1 in 1,079,322
Americans
1996
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Modern coinage, evokes strength
🌐
Origin
Greek
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Confident Determined Athletic
3
Life Path Number

Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

76,622
Worldwide Bearers
#12,835
Global Rank
🇳🇬 Nigeria
53,394
🇮🇩 Indonesia
15,076
🇺🇸 United States
1,180
🇨🇩 DR Congo
924
🇷🇺 Russia
571
🇮🇳 India
560
🇬🇧 England
544
🇧🇯 Benin
348
🇭🇷 Croatia
324
🇳🇱 Netherlands
320

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
161 (53%)
♀ Female
145 (47%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 24
194
Would be under 30 (62%)
103
Would be 30–60 (33%)
17
Would be over 60 (5%)

All 314 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: 1996

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
74
Classic Feel
27
Modern Appeal
93
International
99

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

📜 Nike Through the Generations

Nike's popularity peaked in 1996 with 27 births, marking a significant moment in the name's journey. Today, the average age of people named Nike is 24, with a notable age split: 194 under 30, 103 aged 30-60, and only 17 over 60. This distribution underscores the name's modernity and appeal among younger generations.

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Nike's Greek roots

📄 About the Name Nike

How Many People Have the Name Nike?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 306 people in the United States currently share the name Nike. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,079,322 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Nike a Common or Rare Name?

Nike 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 Nike Mean?

Nike means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Nike in SSA data, approximately 53% are male and 47% are female.

When Was Nike Most Popular?

The name Nike reached peak popularity in 1996, with 27 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Nike?

Approximately 306 people named Nike live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 314. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,079,322 Americans.

Is Nike a rare name?

Nike is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,079,322 Americans has this name.

What does the name Nike mean?

Nike means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from Greek origins.

Is Nike more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 53% of people named Nike are male and 47% are female.

When was Nike most popular?

Nike peaked in 1996 with 27 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 US306
All-Time Births314
1 in X1 in 1,079,322
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age24
Peak Year1996
World Rank#12,835
Male %53%
Female %47%

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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.