Nickey

Boy name

Nickey has been given to 1,995 babies in the U.S. since 1921. It peaked in 1957.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,995

Peak year

1957 (60 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1921

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

17% girls / 83% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Nickey — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Rickeyboy

62,391 babies since 1924

Mickeyboy

34,173 babies since 1898

Nickyunisex

9,442 babies since 1917

Vickeygirl

5,947 babies since 1916

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Nickey.

Kennthboy

2,003 babies since 1917

Mickelboy

2,009 babies since 1914

Derylboy

2,016 babies since 1915

Alphonzoboy

2,030 babies since 1895

Rennieunisex

1,939 babies since 1880

Lauranceboy

1,937 babies since 1885

Bartleyboy

1,933 babies since 1886

Arnellunisex

2,080 babies since 1910

FAQ

How popular is the name Nickey?

Nickey has been given to 1,995 babies in the U.S. since 1921. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Nickey peak?

Nickey peaked in 1957, when 60 babies were given the name.

Is Nickey a girl or boy name?

Nickey is primarily a boy name (83% of babies named Nickey are boys).

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