Total births
278
Girls' name · since 1957
Nicci
Since 1957, U.S. Social Security records show 278 babies named Nicci, peaking in 1972. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 278
- total births
- 1957–2019
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
Nicci sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 278 recorded since 1957.
Social Security Administration records show Nicci recorded 278 times among girls since 1957, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1957 to 2019.
- 278 total births
- 1957–2019 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 32% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
278 girls have been named Nicci since 1957, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2019.
- 278
- total births
- 1957–2019
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Nicci was born in this single decade.
1972
Single peak year
16 babies were named Nicci in 1972 - its busiest year on record.
Nicci's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Nicci splits its recorded history at 1980: 50% of all births land in the more recent half, 50% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1958 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1972 peak of 16 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Nicci at a glance
Last recorded 2019Peak year
1972
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1957
Nicci popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1957–2019
- Peak year (1972)
- 16
- Annual births at peak, across 63 years of records
Nicci by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Nicci's strongest decade.
88 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Nicci births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 12
1950s
12 births
- 1960s
1960s
40 births
- 1970s
1970s
88 births
- 1980s
1980s
79 births
- 1990s 35
1990s
35 births
- 2000s 14
2000s
14 births
- 2010s 10
2010s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 88 births (32% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nicci? ▼
Since 1957, Social Security records show 278 babies named Nicci. The most recent recorded year was 2019. Its busiest year on record was 1972, with 16 births.
When was Nicci most popular? ▼
Nicci was most popular in the 1970s decade with 88 total births. The single peak year was 1972.
How long has the name Nicci been used? ▼
Records for Nicci go back to 1957, giving 63 years of history through 2019.
What names are similar to Nicci? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nicole, Nichole, Nicolette, Nicki, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Nicci's data
- Nicci's decade-level peak was the 1970s (88 total births); usage has since declined to 10 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Nicci
Nearby Names Like Nicci
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nicci
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Nichole Girl
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Nicolette Girl
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Nicki Girl
6,083 births
Nicolle Girl
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Compare Nicci side by side: Nicci vs Nicole Nicci vs Nichole Nicci vs Nicolette
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1957–2019 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Nicci: Baby Name Since 1957 - 278 Births, Peak 1972." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nicci. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Nicci draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.