Nickey
Nickey is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Victory of the people.
Origin and history
Nickey is a spelling variant of Nicky, ultimately derived from the Greek name Nicholas. Historically used as a diminutive or a standalone given name, it saw modest usage in the United States during the mid-20th century. Today, it is relatively rare as a primary birth name for boys.
Popularity in the United States
1,663 babies in the United States have been named Nickey since 1880. It ranks #3110 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (40.1 %)
- TN (20.1 %)
- MS (8.2 %)
- AL (7.5 %)
- IL (7.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 44 |
| 1930-1940 | 71 |
| 1940-1950 | 286 |
| 1950-1960 | 432 |
| 1960-1970 | 362 |
| 1970-1980 | 277 |
| 1980-1990 | 107 |
| 1990-2000 | 61 |
| 2000-2010 | 23 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Nickey developed as a phonetic spelling variant of the classic diminutives Nicky and Nick.
- The majority of U.S. babies given Nickey as an official first name were born during the mid-to-late 20th century.