Holding steady.
Popularity of Nicci since 1957
Babies named Nicci per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 12 |
| 1960s | 40 |
| 1970s | 88 |
| 1980s | 79 |
| 1990s | 35 |
| 2000s | 14 |
| 2010s | 10 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Nicci is a rare given name in the United States, first recorded in 1957 but never entering the top 1000. Its peak year of use was 1972, after which its popularity declined and has remained stable at very low levels. The name likely emerged as a diminutive form of Nicole or Nicola, reflecting a mid-20th-century fashion for nickname-style girl names ending in 'ie'. Despite its rarity, the similar names Nikki and Nicky have seen more widespread use. Nicci's trajectory indicates it has never gained broad popularity, with no top states recording significant usage. For parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar-sounding name, Nicci offers a connection to the popular name Nicole while standing apart.
Nicci is a modern English diminutive or pet form of Nicola or Nicole, names that derive from the Greek name Nikolaos, meaning 'victory of the people'. The name emerged in the mid-20th century as part of a trend for ending names with the 'ie' or 'y' sound, often used as a nickname before becoming established as a given name in its own right. It has seen occasional use in English-speaking countries, particularly in the 1970s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Nic
Sibling names for Nicci
Names that share Nicci's style, for a brother or sister.
