Nick
4 countries#1443 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Nick was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
50,589 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #1443 · peaked in 1960 with 1,098 births
Most common in: California, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
397 births recorded 1984–2021 · peaked in 2009 with 24 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
381 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1329 · peaked in 2009 with 20 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
211 births recorded 1948–2021 · peaked in 1989 with 15 births
Most common in: Guyane, Guadeloupe, Seine-Saint-Denis, La Réunion
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
16 births recorded 1984–2021 · peaked in 2009 with 4 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Nick’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #812 | — |
| 2007 | #887 | ↓75 |
| 2008 | #890 | ↓3 |
| 2009 | #998 | ↓108 |
| 2010 | #1092 | ↓94 |
| 2011 | #1159 | ↓67 |
| 2012 | #1161 | ↓2 |
| 2013 | #1075 | ↑86 |
| 2014 | #1184 | ↓109 |
| 2015 | #1210 | ↓26 |
| 2016 | #1116 | ↑94 |
| 2017 | #1245 | ↓129 |
| 2018 | #1418 | ↓173 |
| 2019 | #1303 | ↑115 |
| 2020 | #1415 | ↓112 |
| 2021 | #1378 | ↑37 |
| 2022 | #1366 | ↑12 |
| 2023 | #1328 | ↑38 |
| 2024 | #1418 | ↓90 |
| 2025 | #1443 | ↓25 |
Frequently asked questions about Nick
Is Nick a popular name?
Yes — Nick currently ranks #1443 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Nick more common for boys or girls?
Nick is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Nick most popular?
Nick peaked in 1960 in United States, with 1,098 recorded births that year.
Is Nick rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Nick’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #267 in 1880 to #1443 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Nick?
At least 51,197 babies have been recorded with the name Nick across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Nick popular in more than one country?
Yes — Nick appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Nick?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Nick include Ilan, Khamari, Reyansh, Syair.
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