Nik Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationnik / nɪkSlavic; Greek
Meaning
Victory of the people (Slavic); people's victory (Greek)
Historical & Cultural Background
Nik is often considered a diminutive of names like Nicholas or Nikola. The name has roots in various cultures, particularly in Slavic and Greek traditions. It has been widely used across Europe and has various forms in different languages. The name is associated with themes of victory and leadership.
Trend Summary
The name Nik has seen moderate popularity in the U.S., often as a short form of Nicholas.
Similar Names
Variants
- Nick
- Niko
International Variants
- Nicolás (Spanish)
- Nikolai (Russian)
- Nikita (Russian)
- Nicolai (Danish)
Famous people named Nik
Nik Kershaw is an English singer-songwriter known for his hit songs in the 1980s.
Fictional characters named Nik
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Nik was first seen in the United States in 1964. Nik has ranked as high as #1341 nationally, which occurred in 2005, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Nik has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Nik (2006)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1964 | 5 |
| 1972 | 7 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1977 | 7 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2006 | 9 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2008 | 9 |
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 5 |