unisex name
Nickey
NIK-ee (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 1,995
Nickey is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 17% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2008 it was given to 6 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 1957, when 60 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1921.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Nickey Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1920s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 44 |
| 1930s | 77 |
| 1940s | 301 |
| 1950s | 452 |
| 1960s | 395 |
| 1970s | 376 |
| 1980s | 227 |
| 1990s | 100 |
| 2000s | 23 |
How Popular Is Nickey?
In 2008, Nickey was given to 6 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 Nickey
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Nickey Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Nickey over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Nickey
- English NIK-ee
Sibling Names for Nickey
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Nickey — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Nickey
How popular is the name Nickey?
In 2008, Nickey was given to 6 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 Nickey a girl's or a boy's name?
Nickey is used for both girls and boys. About 17% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Nickey?
Nickey has 2 syllables.
When was Nickey most popular?
Nickey peaked in 1957, when 60 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.