Nick
Nick is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Victory of the people.
Origin and history
Nick is a traditional English short form of Nicholas, originating from the Greek name Nikolaos. It has been widely used in the United States both as a stand-alone given name and as a familiar diminutive. Its long-standing usage gives it an approachable, classic feel in American culture.
Popularity in the United States
50,457 babies in the United States have been named Nick since 1880. It ranks #508 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1201.
States where it is most popular
- CA (14.5 %)
- NY (9.7 %)
- PA (9.6 %)
- IL (9.6 %)
- OH (8.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 394 |
| 1890-1900 | 346 |
| 1900-1910 | 588 |
| 1910-1920 | 4,683 |
| 1920-1930 | 6,832 |
| 1930-1940 | 4,673 |
| 1940-1950 | 5,120 |
| 1950-1960 | 5,695 |
| 1960-1970 | 8,004 |
| 1970-1980 | 4,890 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,727 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,989 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,171 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,556 |
| 2020-2029 | 789 |
Famous people named Nick
- Nick Jonas: Singer, Songwriter
- Nick Offerman: Actor, Comedian
- Nick Saban: Football Coach
Fun facts
- Nick Carraway serves as the famous narrator of F. Scott Fitzgerald's 1925 novel 'The Great Gatsby'.
- It derives from the Greek elements 'nike' (victory) and 'laos' (people).