Nick
boy name#1443 in 2025Nick entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #173 in 1918, ranks #1443 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1443
rank today
#173
peak (1918)
124
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #270 |
| 1890s | #309 |
| 1900s | #263 |
| 1910s | #195 |
| 1920s | #201 |
| 1930s | #250 |
| 1940s | #274 |
| 1950s | #314 |
| 1960s | #271 |
| 1970s | #355 |
| 1980s | #536 |
| 1990s | #760 |
| 2000s | #852 |
| 2010s | #1196 |
| 2020s | #1391 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Nick has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 27,500 people named Nick are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Nick alive today was born around 1954, making them about 71 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Nick in 2025?
- Nick ranks #1443 among US boy names in 2025, with 124 babies given the name.
- When was the name Nick most popular?
- Nick peaked in 1918, reaching #173 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Nick with classmates?
- Nick will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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