Nicky
Nicky is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Victory of the people.
Origin and history
Nicky originated as a diminutive of Nicholas or Nicole, deriving from the Greek name Nikolaos. In the United States, it has been used as both a nickname and an independent given name for males since the late 19th century. Its usage peaked in the mid-20th century and has become much less common for boys in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
7,475 babies in the United States have been named Nicky since 1880. It ranks #1399 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1845.
States where it is most popular
- CA (16.1 %)
- TX (15.6 %)
- NY (14.3 %)
- NC (6.6 %)
- TN (6.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 5 |
| 1920-1930 | 116 |
| 1930-1940 | 263 |
| 1940-1950 | 934 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,639 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,766 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,294 |
| 1980-1990 | 579 |
| 1990-2000 | 390 |
| 2000-2010 | 273 |
| 2010-2019 | 134 |
| 2020-2029 | 82 |
Famous people named Nicky
- Nicky Byrne: Singer, Presenter
- Nicky Hayden: Motorcycle Racer
Fun facts
- Nicky developed as an English hypocoristic form of Nicholas, which traces back to the ancient Greek Nikolaos.
- While commonly used for boys as a short form of Nicholas, Nicky is also widely used for girls as a nickname for Nicole.