boy's name
Hicks
HIKS (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 1
- Letters 5
- Births on record 74
Hicks is a boy's name with 1 syllable. In 1952 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1919, when 9 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1913.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Hicks Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1950s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 29 |
| 1920s | 25 |
| 1930s | 15 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 5 |
How Popular Is Hicks?
In 1952, Hicks was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Hicks
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Hicks Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Hicks over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Hicks
- English HIKS
Sibling Names for Hicks
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Hicks — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Hicks
How popular is the name Hicks?
In 1952, Hicks was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Hicks a girl's or a boy's name?
Hicks is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Hicks?
Hicks has 1 syllable.
When was Hicks most popular?
Hicks peaked in 1919, when 9 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.