Total births
7,475
Unisex name · since 1917
Nicky
Nicky has 7,475 recorded births since 1917 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1959 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #5271
- among boys today
- 7,475
- born since 1917
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 63%
- more common than other boys
7,475 babies have been named Nicky since 1917, making it today's #5271 unisex name.
Social Security Administration records show Nicky recorded 7,475 times among boys since 1917, holding rank #5271 nationally today, ahead of 63% of boys, peaking in the 1960s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1917 to 2025.
- #5271 among boys today
- 7,475 born since 1917
- 1960s peak decade
- 63% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Nicky is currently the #5271 unisex name in America, more common than 63% of boys - 7,475 born since 1917, peaking in the 1960s.
- #5271
- among boys today
- 7,475
- born since 1917
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 63%
- more common than other boys
Nicky vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5271
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 63% of names given to boys today.
1960s
Peak decade
24% of everyone ever named Nicky was born in this single decade.
1959
Single peak year
284 babies were named Nicky in 1959 - its busiest year on record.
How Nicky compares
7,475 Top 10% higher than 90% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Nicky's all-time total is 20x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Nicky | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 7,475 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 284 | 23 | 22,252 |
Nicky's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Nicky's SSA record in two at 1973 and the more recent half accounts for 31% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 69%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1917, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1959 peak of 284, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Nicky at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1959
Current rank
#5,271
Active since
1917
Nicky popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1917–2025
- Peak year (1959)
- 284
- Annual births at peak, across 109 years of records
Nicky popularity over time - girls
1,967 total births recorded since 1924 (Nicky as girls' name)
Nicky by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Nicky's strongest decade.
1,766 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 24% of all-time use.
Nicky births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 5
1910s
5 births
- 1920s 116
1920s
116 births
- 1930s 263
1930s
263 births
- 1940s
1940s
934 births
- 1950s
1950s
1,639 births
- 1960s
1960s
1,766 births
- 1970s
1970s
1,294 births
- 1980s 579
1980s
579 births
- 1990s 390
1990s
390 births
- 2000s 273
2000s
273 births
- 2010s 134
2010s
134 births
- 2020s 82
2020s
82 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 1,766 births (24% of all-time use).
How Nicky 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 Nicky's total volume
Nicky vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Nicky by state
Where Nicky concentrates geographically, total births since 1917
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 650 | 8.7% |
| #2 | Texas | | 630 | 8.4% |
| #3 | New York | | 579 | 7.7% |
| #4 | North Carolina | | 265 | 3.5% |
| #5 | Tennessee | | 246 | 3.3% |
| #6 | Illinois | | 191 | 2.6% |
| #7 | Ohio | | 155 | 2.1% |
| #8 | Kentucky | | 141 | 1.9% |
California share of Nicky's total US births 8.7%
Even split
650 of 7,475 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 31 reporting states.
Nicky appears in 31 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nicky? ▼
7,475 babies have been named Nicky since 1917. It currently ranks #5271 among boys. The peak year was 1959 with 284 births.
When was Nicky most popular? ▼
Nicky was most popular in the 1960s decade with 1,766 total births. The single peak year was 1959.
Where is Nicky most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nicky are California (650 births), Texas (630 births), New York (579 births).
Is Nicky a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Nicky is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 7,475 births, and as a girl's name it has 1,967 births.
How long has the name Nicky been used? ▼
Records for Nicky go back to 1917, giving 109 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Nicky? ▼
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 Nicky's data
- Nicky's decade-level peak was the 1960s (1,766 total births); usage has since declined to 82 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Nickys (650 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 Nicky
Nearby Names Like Nicky
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nicky
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 Nicky side by side: Nicky vs Nicholas Nicky vs Nicolas Nicky 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, 1917–2025 (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. "Nicky: #5271 Unisex Name - 7,475 Births, Peak 1959." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nicky. 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 Nicky 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.