Boy
Nick
victory of the people
About Nick
Nick epitomizes straightforward charm, a no-nonsense name that communicates directly without unnecessary embellishment. This concise choice has stood the test of time precisely because it delivers exactly what it promises: a friendly, accessible name that works in virtually any situation. The single syllable makes it punchy and memorable, while the hard consonants give it masculine strength without aggression. Nick functions equally well as a given name or nickname, offering flexibility that many longer names attempt to achieve through diminutives. Boys named Nick often report satisfaction with their name's simplicity and ease of use, never struggling with spelling corrections or pronunciation issues. The name carries an everyman quality that prevents pretension while maintaining respectability across all social and professional contexts. Nick doesn't demand attention but earns it through consistent reliability, much like a well-made tool that performs its function perfectly every time it's needed.
Popularity of the Name Nick
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #269 | ||||
| 1881 | #255 | ||||
| 1882 | #293 | ||||
| 1883 | #277 | ||||
| 1884 | #250 | ||||
| 1885 | #272 | ||||
| 1886 | #251 | ||||
| 1887 | #309 | ||||
| 1888 | #255 | ||||
| 1889 | #292 | ||||
| 1890 | #253 | ||||
| 1891 | #255 | ||||
| 1892 | #308 | ||||
| 1893 | #389 | ||||
| 1894 | #287 | ||||
| 1895 | #344 | ||||
| 1896 | #350 | ||||
| 1897 | #296 | ||||
| 1898 | #319 | ||||
| 1899 | #342 | ||||
| 1900 | #300 | ||||
| 1901 | #274 | ||||
| 1902 | #324 | ||||
| 1903 | #275 | ||||
| 1904 | #255 | ||||
| 1905 | #275 | ||||
| 1906 | #239 | ||||
| 1907 | #232 | ||||
| 1908 | #228 | ||||
| 1909 | #251 | ||||
| 1910 | #209 | ||||
| 1911 | #220 | ||||
| 1912 | #219 | ||||
| 1913 | #211 | ||||
| 1914 | #196 | ||||
| 1915 | #177 | ||||
| 1916 | #182 | ||||
| 1917 | #177 | ||||
| 1918 | #173 | ||||
| 1919 | #188 | ||||
| 1920 | #194 | ||||
| 1921 | #183 | ||||
| 1922 | #178 | ||||
| 1923 | #198 | ||||
| 1924 | #189 | ||||
| 1925 | #203 | ||||
| 1926 | #213 | ||||
| 1927 | #216 | ||||
| 1928 | #217 | ||||
| 1929 | #216 | ||||
| 1930 | #210 | ||||
| 1931 | #231 | ||||
| 1932 | #241 | ||||
| 1933 | #231 | ||||
| 1934 | #248 | ||||
| 1935 | #255 | ||||
| 1936 | #262 | ||||
| 1937 | #275 | ||||
| 1938 | #278 | ||||
| 1939 | #272 | ||||
| 1940 | #277 | ||||
| 1941 | #273 | ||||
| 1942 | #258 | ||||
| 1943 | #252 | ||||
| 1944 | #267 | ||||
| 1945 | #266 | ||||
| 1946 | #268 | ||||
| 1947 | #264 | ||||
| 1948 | #294 | ||||
| 1949 | #326 | ||||
| 1950 | #329 | ||||
| 1951 | #323 | ||||
| 1952 | #339 | ||||
| 1953 | #339 | ||||
| 1954 | #342 | ||||
| 1955 | #337 | ||||
| 1956 | #336 | ||||
| 1957 | #282 | ||||
| 1958 | #266 | ||||
| 1959 | #247 | ||||
| 1960 | #242 | ||||
| 1961 | #256 | ||||
| 1962 | #257 | ||||
| 1963 | #261 | ||||
| 1964 | #273 | ||||
| 1965 | #281 | ||||
| 1966 | #279 | ||||
| 1967 | #276 | ||||
| 1968 | #285 | ||||
| 1969 | #298 | ||||
| 1970 | #304 | ||||
| 1971 | #330 | ||||
| 1972 | #325 | ||||
| 1973 | #320 | ||||
| 1974 | #344 | ||||
| 1975 | #370 | ||||
| 1976 | #382 | ||||
| 1977 | #379 | ||||
| 1978 | #389 | ||||
| 1979 | #411 | ||||
| 1980 | #472 | ||||
| 1981 | #489 | ||||
| 1982 | #522 | ||||
| 1983 | #520 | ||||
| 1984 | #510 | ||||
| 1985 | #551 | ||||
| 1986 | #521 | ||||
| 1987 | #549 | #330 | |||
| 1988 | #609 | #308 | |||
| 1989 | #627 | #347 | |||
| 1990 | #661 | ||||
| 1991 | #718 | #645 | |||
| 1992 | #686 | #567 | |||
| 1993 | #704 | #586 | |||
| 1994 | #747 | #571 | |||
| 1995 | #723 | #493 | |||
| 1996 | #828 | #551 | |||
| 1997 | #925 | #530 | |||
| 1998 | #827 | #840 | #479 | ||
| 1999 | #777 | #977 | #440 | ||
| 2000 | #766 | #466 | #577 | ||
| 2001 | #826 | #555 | |||
| 2002 | #829 | #340 | #666 | ||
| 2003 | #853 | #482 | #704 | ||
| 2004 | #854 | #647 | |||
| 2005 | #813 | #614 | |||
| 2006 | #814 | #563 | |||
| 2007 | #887 | #597 | #636 | ||
| 2008 | #891 | #765 | |||
| 2009 | #834 | #845 | |||
| 2010 | #691 | #619 | |||
| 2012 | #858 | #692 | |||
| 2013 | #828 | #789 | |||
| 2016 | #528 | #720 | |||
| 2020 | #844 | #671 | |||
| 2025 | #532 | #849 | |||
| 2011 | #729 | ||||
| 2014 | #842 | ||||
| 2015 | #699 | ||||
| 2017 | #921 | ||||
| 2018 | #739 | ||||
| 2019 | #732 | ||||
| 2021 | #659 | ||||
| 2022 | #689 | ||||
| 2023 | #674 | ||||
| 2024 | #708 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Nick
Names Similar to Nick
Nicknames for Nick
- Nicky
- Nicko
Famous People Named Nick
| Nick Jonas | American singer and actor |
| Nick Kyrgios | Australian professional tennis player |
| Nick Frost | British actor and comedian |
| Nick Cave | Australian musician and songwriter |
| Nick Offerman | American actor and comedian |
| Nick Nolte | American actor and producer |
| Nick Saban | American football coach |
| Nick Hornby | British author and screenwriter |
| Nick Lachey | American singer and television personality |
| Nick Faldo | English professional golfer |
| Nick Clegg | British politician and former Deputy Prime Minister |
| Nick Mason | English musician, drummer for Pink Floyd |
| Nick Swisher | American former professional baseball player |
| Nick Gehlfuss | American actor |
| Nick Bateman | Canadian model and actor |
| Nick Cannon | American actor, comedian, and TV host |
| Nick Thune | American comedian and actor |
| Nick Hexum | American musician, frontman of 311 |
| Nick Van Exel | American former professional basketball player |
Characters Named Nick
| Nick Carraway | from "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald |
| Nick Fury | from Marvel Comics and the Marvel Cinematic Universe |
| Nick Burkhardt | from the TV show "Grimm" |
| Nick Stokes | from the TV show "CSI - Crime Scene Investigation" |
| Nick Wilde | from the animated film "Zootopia" |
| Nick Parker | from the movie "The Parent Trap" |
| Nick O'Brien | from the movie "Now You See Me" |
| Nicky Santoro | from the movie "Casino" |
| Nick Fury Jr. | from Marvel Comics |
| Nick Bottom | from William Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" |
| Nick Rivers | from the movie "Top Secret!" |
| Nicky Parsons | from the "Bourne" film series |
| Nick Miller | from the TV show "The Big Chill" |
| Nick | from the movie "Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist" |
| Nick Blaine | from the TV show "The Handmaid's Tale" |
| Nick Coleman | from the movie "Up Close & Personal" |
| Nick Hauser | from the TV show "The Rookie" |