Declining since 2019, #9,714 for boys today.
Popularity of Nickson since 1988
Babies named Nickson per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 21 |
| 2000s | 79 |
| 2010s | 137 |
| 2020s | 57 |
Meaning & origin
Nickson is a patronymic surname turned given name, first recorded in U.S. data in 1988. It peaked in 2012 as a modern, surname-style choice, but has since declined. Its rarity (rank 9,714 in 2025) and falling trajectory since 2019 suggest it remains an uncommon pick, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive name with familiar roots. The name has no strong association with any particular region, as it has not appeared in any state's top name lists.
Nickson is a patronymic surname adopted as a given name, formed by adding the suffix -son to Nick, a diminutive of the Greek name Nicholas (from nikē 'victory' and laos 'people', thus 'victory of the people'). As a first name, it emerged in the late 20th century, particularly in the United States, following the trend of using surnames as given names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Nick, Nicky, Nix
Sibling names for Nickson
Names that share Nickson's style, for a brother or sister.
