Nicki
Every Nicki since 1923 — 6,380 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nicki
Nicki is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1923, 6,380 American babies have been named Nicki. Its peak came in 1972, when 190 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Nicki stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nicki year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | 10 | #10,202 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | 9 | #10,865 | — | — |
| 2019 | 6 | #15,088 | — | — |
| 2018 | 5 | #17,462 | — | — |
| 2017 | 5 | #17,725 | — | — |
| 2016 | 10 | #10,640 | — | — |
| 2015 | 14 | #8,321 | — | — |
| 2014 | 15 | #7,961 | — | — |
| 2013 | 20 | #6,413 | — | — |
| 2012 | 22 | #6,059 | — | — |
| 2011 | 21 | #6,284 | — | — |
| 2010 | 9 | #12,001 | — | — |
| 2009 | 10 | #11,265 | — | — |
| 2008 | 16 | #8,011 | — | — |
| 2007 | 12 | #9,998 | — | — |
| 2006 | 13 | #9,126 | — | — |
| 2005 | 10 | #10,712 | — | — |
| 2004 | 21 | #5,911 | 5 | #12,666 |
| 2003 | 17 | #6,812 | — | — |
| 2002 | 16 | #6,955 | — | — |
| 2001 | 19 | #6,006 | — | — |
| 2000 | 16 | #6,719 | — | — |
| 1995 | 52 | #2,475 | 9 | #6,256 |
| 1990 | 57 | #2,247 | — | — |
| 1985 | 129 | #1,123 | 5 | #7,277 |
| 1980 | 149 | #993 | — | — |
| 1975 | 130 | #961 | 7 | #4,647 |
| 1970 | 114 | #1,071 | 8 | #3,736 |
| 1965 | 72 | #1,271 | 10 | #2,722 |
| 1960 | 95 | #1,111 | 8 | #3,253 |
| 1955 | 106 | #963 | 5 | #4,225 |
| 1950 | 105 | #866 | 6 | #3,582 |
| 1945 | 78 | #854 | — | — |
| 1940 | 15 | #2,183 | — | — |
| 1935 | 5 | #4,714 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Nicki
- Nicki Minaj Singer · b. 1982
- Nicki Hunter Pornographic actor · b. 1979
- Nicki Aycox Actor · b. 1975
- Nicki Bille Nielsen Soccer player · b. 1988
- Nicki French Singer · b. 1964
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nicki in 2025?
Nicki did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Nicki?
6,380 babies have been named Nicki in the United States since 1923, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nicki most popular?
Nicki peaked in 1972, when 190 newborns received the name.
Is Nicki a boy or girl name?
Nicki is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 95% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nicki rising or falling?
Nicki is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Nicki?
Well-known people named Nicki include Nicki Minaj (singer), Nicki Hunter (pornographic actor), Nicki Aycox (actor).