Nick
Nick: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /nɪk/
Meaning and origin of Nick
- A diminutive of the male given name Nicholas.
How popular is Nick?
Since 1880, 132 girls and 50,457 boys in the U.S. have been named Nick (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3707 in 1937. Its highest rank for boys was #173 in 1918. In 2025, 124 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Nick FAQ
What does the name Nick mean?
A diminutive of the male given name Nicholas.
How popular is the name Nick?
Since 1880, 132 girls and 50,457 boys in the U.S. have been named Nick (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3707 in 1937. Its highest rank for boys was #173 in 1918. In 2025, 124 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Nick a boy or girl name?
Nick is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 132 girls and 50,457 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.