Nicky
girl nameNicky entered the US charts in 1924, peaked at #1690 in 1973, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1924–2025
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rank today
#1690
peak (1973)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #4051 |
| 1930s | #3606 |
| 1940s | #2458 |
| 1950s | #2664 |
| 1960s | #2849 |
| 1970s | #2176 |
| 1980s | #2607 |
| 1990s | #4954 |
| 2000s | #7528 |
| 2010s | #9152 |
| 2020s | #10003 |
Living bearers
About 1,800 people named Nicky are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Nicky alive today was born around 1979, making them about 46 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Nicky in 2025?
- Nicky is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Nicky most popular?
- Nicky peaked in 1973, reaching #1690 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Nicky with classmates?
- Nicky will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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