Nickie
Nickie is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Victory of the people.
Origin and history
Nickie is a diminutive variant of Nicholas or Nicole, deriving from the Greek name Nikolaos. While historical usage includes both males and females, in modern U.S. context it often functions as a standalone female given name or nickname. Its usage peaked in the mid-20th century and has become very rare today.
Popularity in the United States
3,158 babies in the United States have been named Nickie since 1880. It ranks #3165 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (32.2 %)
- TX (26 %)
- OH (6.6 %)
- GA (4.4 %)
- NC (4.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 6 |
| 1920-1930 | 42 |
| 1930-1940 | 75 |
| 1940-1950 | 316 |
| 1950-1960 | 401 |
| 1960-1970 | 456 |
| 1970-1980 | 823 |
| 1980-1990 | 707 |
| 1990-2000 | 245 |
| 2000-2010 | 73 |
| 2010-2019 | 14 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Nick
Fun facts
- Nickie originated as a friendly diminutive for names like Nicholas and Nicole before being registered as an independent given name.
- The name saw most of its U.S. registration during the mid-20th century before declining in recent decades.