Total births
6,083
Girls' name · since 1923
Nicki
Since 1923, U.S. Social Security records show 6,083 babies named Nicki, peaking in 1972. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 6,083
- total births
- 1923–2022
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 22%
- born in that decade
6,083 girls have been named Nicki since 1923, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Nicki has been recorded 6,083 times among girls since 1923, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1923 to 2022.
- 6,083 total births
- 1923–2022 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 22% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
6,083 girls have been named Nicki since 1923, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2022.
- 6,083
- total births
- 1923–2022
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 22%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
22% of everyone ever named Nicki was born in this single decade.
1972
Single peak year
190 babies were named Nicki in 1972 - its busiest year on record.
Nicki's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Nicki splits its recorded history at 1978: 37% of all births land in the more recent half, 63% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1935 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1972 peak of 190 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Nicki at a glance
Last recorded 2022Peak year
1972
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1923
Nicki popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1923–2022
- Peak year (1972)
- 190
- Annual births at peak, across 100 years of records
Nicki popularity over time - boys
297 total births recorded since 1941 (Nicki as boys' name)
Nicki by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Nicki's strongest decade.
1,340 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 22% of all-time use.
Nicki births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 12
1920s
12 births
- 1930s 36
1930s
36 births
- 1940s
1940s
660 births
- 1950s
1950s
1,060 births
- 1960s
1960s
975 births
- 1970s
1970s
1,340 births
- 1980s
1980s
1,223 births
- 1990s 481
1990s
481 births
- 2000s 150
2000s
150 births
- 2010s 127
2010s
127 births
- 2020s 19
2020s
19 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 1,340 births (22% of all-time use).
How Nicki compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Nicki's total volume
Nicki vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Nicki by state
Where Nicki concentrates geographically, total births since 1923
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 625 | 10.3% |
| #2 | Texas | | 423 | 7.0% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 264 | 4.3% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 218 | 3.6% |
| #5 | Michigan | | 177 | 2.9% |
| #6 | New York | | 122 | 2.0% |
| #7 | Missouri | | 98 | 1.6% |
| #8 | Pennsylvania | | 93 | 1.5% |
California share of Nicki's total US births 10.3%
Even split
625 of 6,083 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 30 reporting states.
Nicki appears in 30 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nicki? ▼
6,083 babies have been named Nicki since 1923. It was last recorded in 2022. The peak year was 1972 with 190 births.
When was Nicki most popular? ▼
Nicki was most popular in the 1970s decade with 1,340 total births. The single peak year was 1972.
Where is Nicki most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nicki are California (625 births), Texas (423 births), Ohio (264 births).
How long has the name Nicki been used? ▼
Records for Nicki go back to 1923, giving 100 years of history through 2022.
What names are similar to Nicki? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nicole, Nichole, Nicolette, Nicolle, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Nicki's data
- Nicki's decade-level peak was the 1970s (1,340 total births); usage has since declined to 19 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Nickis (625 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Nicki
Nearby Names Like Nicki
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nicki
Nicole Girl
#318 594,500 births
Nichole Girl
#3343 63,770 births
Nicolette Girl
#2015 17,129 births
Nicolle Girl
#3025 6,077 births
Nichelle Girl
#10425 5,543 births
Compare Nicki side by side: Nicki vs Nicole Nicki vs Nichole Nicki vs Nicolette
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1923–2022 (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. "Nicki: Baby Name Since 1923 - 6,083 Births, Peak 1972." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nicki. 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 Nicki 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.