boy's name
Nickan
nee-KAHN
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 133
Nickan is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2022 it was given to 8 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Peaked in Canada in 2018, when 13 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in Canada.
- Today about 1 in 38,159 babies in Canada is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 2014.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Nickan Over Time
Births per decade in Canada, 2010s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2024.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 40 |
| 2020s (to 2024) | 29 |
How Popular Is Nickan?
In 2024, Nickan was given to 8 babies in Canada. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Nickan Is Used
Figures for Canada leave out any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Nickan
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Nickan Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Nickan over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Nickan
- Pronunciation nee-KAHN
Sibling Names for Nickan
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Nickan — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Nickan
How popular is the name Nickan?
In 2024, Nickan was given to 8 babies in Canada. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Nickan a girl's or a boy's name?
Nickan is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Nickan?
Nickan has 2 syllables.
When was Nickan most popular?
Nickan peaked in 2018, when 13 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.
Is Nickan a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Nickan currently ranks #2,390 in Canada. It has been rising over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.