Nicky Unisex

Popularity: #906 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationNIK-ee / ˈnɪki

English; diminutive of Nicholas

Meaning

Victory of the people (from Nicholas)

Historical & Cultural Background

Nicky is often used as a diminutive form of Nicholas, which has Greek origins. Nicholas has been a popular name throughout history, associated with Saint Nicholas, the patron saint of children. The name Nicky gained popularity in the 20th century as a casual and friendly alternative. It is commonly used in English-speaking countries.

Trend Summary

Nicky has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a notable presence in the mid-20th century.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Nicky
  • Niki

International Variants

  • Nicolás (Spanish)
  • Nicolas (French)
  • Nikola (Slavic)

Famous people named Nicky

Nicky Hayden was an American motorcycle racer known for winning the MotoGP World Championship in 2006.

Nicky Minaj is a Trinidadian-American rapper and singer recognized for her distinctive style and numerous chart-topping hits.

Nicky Jam is a Puerto Rican singer and songwriter famous for his contributions to reggaeton music.

Nicky Wire is a Welsh musician and bassist for the rock band Manic Street Preachers.

Fictional characters named Nicky

Nicky is a character in the Netflix series 'Orange Is the New Black,' known for her rebellious spirit.

Nicky Parsons is a character in the 'Bourne' film series, serving as an ally to the protagonist.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Nicky was first seen in the United States in 1917. Nicky has ranked as high as #858 nationally, which occurred in 1959, and has been most popular in California, New York, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Nicky has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Nicky (2021)

StateBirthsShare
CA 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19175
192111
19228
192314
19249
192514
192619
19279
192813
192919
193011
193123
193221
193321
193427
193521
193638
193727
193827
193947
194064
194164
194279
1943103
194493
194579
1946111
1947119
194899
1949123
1950107
1951146
1952151
1953154
1954163
1955121
1956150
1957156
1958207
1959284
1960257
1961220
1962198
1963191
1964168
1965165
1966133
1967152
1968143
1969139
1970143
1971143
1972128
1973150
1974142
1975127
1976123
1977127
1978116
197995
198090
198174
198279
198357
198467
198561
198635
198743
198844
198929
199044
199154
199245
199354
199429
199535
199640
199729
199831
199929
200027
200124
200226
200323
200431
200529
200635
200728
200829
200921
201019
20117
201213
201310
201415
201511
201616
201717
201813
201913
202013
202120
202215
20237
202418