Total births
1,663
Unisex name · since 1921
Nickey
Since 1921, U.S. Social Security records show 1,663 babies named Nickey, peaking in 1959. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,663
- total births
- 1921–2008
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 26%
- born in that decade
1,663 boys have been named Nickey since 1921, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Nickey has 1,663 recorded births among boys since 1921, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used boys names, busiest in the 1950s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1921 to 2008.
- 1,663 total births
- 1921–2008 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 26% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,663 boys have been named Nickey since 1921, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 2008.
- 1,663
- total births
- 1921–2008
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 26%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
26% of everyone ever named Nickey was born in this single decade.
1959
Single peak year
52 babies were named Nickey in 1959 - its busiest year on record.
Nickey's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Nickey splits its recorded history at 1963: 42% of all births land in the more recent half, 58% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1921 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1959 peak of 52 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Nickey at a glance
Last recorded 2008Peak year
1959
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1921
Nickey popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1921–2008
- Peak year (1959)
- 52
- Annual births at peak, across 88 years of records
Nickey popularity over time - girls
332 total births recorded since 1934 (Nickey as girls' name)
Nickey by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Nickey's strongest decade.
432 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 26% of all-time use.
Nickey births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 44
1920s
44 births
- 1930s 71
1930s
71 births
- 1940s
1940s
286 births
- 1950s
1950s
432 births
- 1960s
1960s
362 births
- 1970s
1970s
277 births
- 1980s 107
1980s
107 births
- 1990s 61
1990s
61 births
- 2000s 23
2000s
23 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 432 births (26% of all-time use).
How Nickey compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Nickey's total volume
Nickey vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Nickey by state
Where Nickey concentrates geographically, total births since 1921
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 112 | 6.7% |
| #2 | Tennessee | | 56 | 3.4% |
| #3 | Mississippi | | 23 | 1.4% |
| #4 | Alabama | | 21 | 1.3% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 21 | 1.3% |
| #6 | Arkansas | | 16 | 1.0% |
| #7 | California | | 15 | 0.9% |
| #8 | Indiana | | 5 | 0.3% |
Texas share of Nickey's total US births 6.7%
Even split
112 of 1,663 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 10 reporting states.
Nickey appears in 10 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nickey? ▼
Nickey has been given to 1,663 babies in the U.S. since 1921, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2008. 52 babies were born in 1959, its single highest year.
When was Nickey most popular? ▼
Nickey was most popular in the 1950s decade with 432 total births. The single peak year was 1959.
Where is Nickey most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nickey are Texas (112 births), Tennessee (56 births), Mississippi (23 births).
Is Nickey a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Nickey is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 1,663 births, and as a girl's name it has 332 births.
How long has the name Nickey been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Nickey since 1921 -- 88 years through the most recent 2008 data.
What names are similar to Nickey? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nicholas, Nicolas, Nick, Nickolas, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Nickey's data
- Nickey's decade-level peak was the 1950s (432 total births); usage has since declined to 23 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Nickeys (112 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- 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 Nickey
Nearby Names Like Nickey
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nickey
Nicholas Boy
#117 926,047 births
Nicolas Boy
#184 101,585 births
Nick Boy
#1418 50,457 births
Nickolas Boy
#1542 39,356 births
Nico Boy
#211 21,294 births
Compare Nickey side by side: Nickey vs Nicholas Nickey vs Nicolas Nickey vs Nick
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1921–2008 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Nickey: Baby Name Since 1921 - 1,663 Births, Peak 1959." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nickey. 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 Nickey 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 June 2026.