Nik
Boy nameNik has been given to 217 babies in the U.S. since 1964. It peaked in 2005. In 2025, about 1 in 244,011 boys was named Nik.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
217
Peak year
2005 (9 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1964
10-year trend
▼ -12%
Gender split
All boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Nik — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Nik.
FAQ
How popular is the name Nik?
Nik has been given to 217 babies in the U.S. since 1964. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Nik peak?
Nik peaked in 2005, when 9 babies were given the name.
Is Nik a girl or boy name?
Nik is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Nik are boys).
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