US Popularity:2827
Origin:Greek
Meaning:Victory of the people
Nick is a boy's name of Greek origin, meaning "victory of the people." If you know baby is going to be a little fighter, then choosing a name that lets his inner champion shine through only makes sense. This name is the short form of Nicholas, which is often associated with the Greek saint, Nicholas. Also known as Nicholas of Bari, he became a patron of children and a gift-giver because of the many stories from his life. We now know of this magical saint as the origin of Santa Claus.

Nick Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Nick is currently #457 on The Bump
Boy:Nick is currently #271 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Nick is currently #2827 in U.S. births
Boy:Nick is currently #1340 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#1340
in 2023
+ 36
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
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