Nicky Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Nicky originates from the Greek name Nikolaos, meaning 'victory of the people.' It evolved through various languages, including Latin and French, before becoming popular in modern English. The name is associated with friendliness and has biblical relevance through Saint Nicholas. It remains a common choice in contemporary naming.

The name Nicky is most popular in Tennessee, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Baby Boomers generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Nicky has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Nicky' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3471st out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 994th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 588th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 711th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1586th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3710th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 6143rd out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 6602nd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3670th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2692nd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2293rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3164th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 7331st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 8320th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Nicky' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Nicky"

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Pronunciation

/ˈnɪki/

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Origin

Greek

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Etymology

Nicky is derived from the name Nicholas, which comes from the Greek name Nikolaos, meaning 'victory of the people.'

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Meaning

victory of the people

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Language Evolution

Nikolaos (Ancient Greek), Nicholas (Latin), Nicolas (French), Nicky (Modern English)

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Historical Usage

The name gained popularity in various cultures through the veneration of Saint Nicholas, particularly in Christian traditions, and has remained common in English-speaking countries since the 20th century.

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Variants & Derivatives

Nick, Nicholas, Nico, Nikki

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Modern Popularity & Image

Nicky is often perceived as a friendly and approachable name, commonly used as a diminutive for Nicholas or Nicola.

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Famous People

Nicky Minaj (singer), Nicky Hayden (motorcycle racer), Nicky Romero (DJ and music producer)

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Nicky"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Nicky"

"Nicky" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 3471st of 7545 89
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 994th of 6773 777
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 588th of 7552 3,125
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 711th of 10718 2,116
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 1586th of 16616 790
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 3710th of 24088 401
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 6143rd of 23106 168
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 6602nd of 9107 21
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 3670th of 9204 113
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 2692nd of 12526 340
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 2293rd of 19264 570
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 3164th of 27321 521
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 7331st of 35406 248
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 8320th of 30306 156

Regional Popularity of "Nicky" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- 91.44%
1261st/1379
- -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
54.27%
839th/1546
52.31%
814th/1556
49.17%
1157th/2353
46.67%
722nd/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
28.24%
629th/2227
26.83%
652nd/2430
18.65%
532nd/2853
21.51%
597th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
26.93%
791st/2937
19.84%
691st/3483
18.59%
654th/3518
21.54%
871st/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
51.02%
1880th/3685
29.97%
1341st/4475
36.83%
1913th/5194
23.44%
1481st/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
68.16%
3123rd/4582
41.44%
2140th/5164
- 33.43%
2495th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - 63.67%
3996th/6276

Regional Popularity of "Nicky" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - 95.75%
2253rd/2353
-
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
89.99%
2004th/2227
- - 85.12%
2362nd/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
89.27%
2622nd/2937
- 66.43%
2337th/3518
78.14%
3160th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
95.17%
3507th/3685
- 59.03%
3066th/5194
51.12%
3229th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- 76.45%
3948th/5164
- 67.55%
5041st/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - 94.50%
6447th/6822
74.49%
4675th/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Nicky"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Nicky" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.