Nickey
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About Nickey
Nickey is a masculine name that originated as a diminutive form of Nicholas, derived from the Greek name Nikolaos, meaning 'victory of the people.' This particular spelling variant adds a playful, informal touch to the classic name. While Nick is the more common short form, Nickey (also spelled Nicky) offers a friendly, approachable quality that maintains its connection to the traditional name. The name saw modest popularity in the mid-20th century but has declined in use as a formal given name. Nickey has a youthful, energetic feel that some parents appreciate, though it's often used as a nickname rather than on a birth certificate. The 'ey' ending spelling is less common than 'y'.
Nickey is also given to girls.
Pronounced NI-kee.
As of October 2026, Nickey ranked #12128 for boys in US births in 2008 and #15073 for girls in US births in 1995 SSA, peaked at #1027 for boys in 1945 and #3438 for girls in 1957.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | — | 0 |