Nickie
Nickie is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Victory of the people.
Origin and history
Nickie is a diminutive variant of Nicholas or Nicholas-related names, derived from the Greek name Nikolaos. While more commonly seen as a feminine spelling in recent decades, it historically served as a masculine pet form as well. In the United States, masculine usage peaked mid-century and is now very rare.
Popularity in the United States
1,438 babies in the United States have been named Nickie since 1880. It ranks #3287 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NC (43.6 %)
- TN (15.4 %)
- TX (15.4 %)
- CA (12.8 %)
- OK (12.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 11 |
| 1920-1930 | 88 |
| 1930-1940 | 133 |
| 1940-1950 | 306 |
| 1950-1960 | 304 |
| 1960-1970 | 248 |
| 1970-1980 | 216 |
| 1980-1990 | 80 |
| 1990-2000 | 41 |
| 2000-2010 | 11 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Nickie developed as an alternative spelling to Nicky, derived from Nicholas or Saint Nicholas.
- Over 1,400 boys in the US have been officially registered with the spelling Nickie since 1880.