Holding steady.
Popularity of Nickey since 1921
Babies named Nickey per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1959, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Nickey's real moment was 1945.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 0 | 44 |
| 1930s | 6 | 71 |
| 1940s | 15 | 286 |
| 1950s | 20 | 432 |
| 1960s | 33 | 362 |
| 1970s | 99 | 277 |
| 1980s | 120 | 107 |
| 1990s | 39 | 61 |
| 2000s | 0 | 23 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Nickey is a diminutive form of Nicholas that saw modest use in the United States during the mid-20th century. It first appeared in records in 1921 but never entered the top 1000. Its peak year was 1945, aligning with the broader popularity of Nicholas and its nicknames in the 1940s. Since then, the name has remained stable in very low usage, with its latest recorded year being 2025. While not widespread, Nickey persists as a familiar variant of the classic Nicholas, offering a friendly and informal alternative.
Nickey is a diminutive form of Nicholas, which derives from the Greek name Nikolaos, from "nike" (victory) and "laos" (people). Historically used as a pet form, it emerged in English-speaking countries as an independent given name, particularly in the early 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Nick, Nicky
Sibling names for Nickey
Names that share Nickey's style, for a brother or sister.
