Nikki
Nikki is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Victory of the people.
Origin and history
Nikki is a diminutive of Nicole or Nicholas, derived from the Greek name Nikolaos. It gained significant popularity in the United States during the mid-to-late 20th century as both an independent name and a nickname. Today, it remains a familiar, friendly classic, though its usage for newborns has moderated.
Popularity in the United States
40,109 babies in the United States have been named Nikki since 1880. It ranks #687 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1766.
States where it is most popular
- CA (11.5 %)
- TX (8 %)
- NY (5.7 %)
- OH (5.4 %)
- PA (4.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 35 |
| 1930-1940 | 90 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,617 |
| 1950-1960 | 2,179 |
| 1960-1970 | 3,115 |
| 1970-1980 | 10,876 |
| 1980-1990 | 10,402 |
| 1990-2000 | 7,438 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,823 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,199 |
| 2020-2029 | 335 |
Famous people named Nikki
- Nikki Haley: Politician, Diplomat
- Nikki Reed: Actress, Screenwriter
- Nikki Giovanni: Poet, Author
Fun facts
- Nikki originated as a short form of Nicole or Nicolette before becoming a standalone given name.
- The name reached its peak popularity in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s.