Nickey
boy nameNickey entered the US charts in 1921, peaked at #1016 in 1945, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1921–2025
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rank today
#1016
peak (1945)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #3475 |
| 1930s | #2825 |
| 1940s | #1370 |
| 1950s | #1151 |
| 1960s | #1309 |
| 1970s | #1821 |
| 1980s | #3761 |
| 1990s | #6379 |
| 2000s | #10402 |
Living bearers
About 1,200 people named Nickey are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Nickey alive today was born around 1959, making them about 66 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Nickey in 2025?
- Nickey is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Nickey most popular?
- Nickey peaked in 1945, reaching #1016 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Nickey with classmates?
- Nickey will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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