Nicky
2025 SSA
Below 5 births
About Nicky
Nicky is a forever-cute short form of Nicholas once used as a full name but now relegated to nickname (no pun intended) status.
Nicky for girls
Nicky is a feminine name that functions as both a nickname and a standalone given name. It traditionally serves as a diminutive for Nicole (feminine) or Nicholas (masculine), though when used for girls, it's most commonly associated with Nicole. The name Nicole derives from the Greek name Nikolaos, meaning 'victory of the people.' Nicky gained popularity as a given name in its own right during the mid-20th century when nickname-names became fashionable. It carries a friendly, approachable quality with a touch of playfulness. The name experienced peak usage for girls in the 1970s and 1980s but maintains a timeless appeal. Nicky balances casual charm with a bright, energetic character that works well across different life stages.
Pronounced NIK-ee.
As of October 2026, Nicky ranked #9456 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #471 in 1959.
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 | #4,882 | 20 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
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son of Hilton Hotels founder Conrad Hilton; first husband of actress Elizabeth Taylor
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Irish singer of boyband Westlife
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English pianist
- Nicholas Barry "Nicky" ChinnBoy
English songwriter and producer
- Nicky Wire (born Nicholas Allen Jones)Boy
Welsh bassist of band Manic Street Preachers
- Nicky Romero (born Nick Rotteveel)Boy
Dutch DJ and music producer
- Nicky Jam (born Nick Rivera Caminero)Boy
American reggaeton singer
- Nicholas "Nicky" KattBoy
American actor
- Nicholas Victor Leslie "Nicky" HensonBoy
English actor
- Nicholai Olivia "Nicky" HiltonGirl
American heiress
- Nicky MehtaGirl
Canadian singer,songwriter of folk band The Wailin' Jennys
- Felicia Nicolette C. "Nicky" GavronGirl
British politician; former Deputy Mayor of London
- Nicky Whelan (b. 1981) Australian actress & modelGirl
was in the 2011 film "Hall Pass"
Nicky in pop culture
- Nicholas "Nicky Deuce" Borelli IIBoy
main character in TV movie "Nicky Deuce"
- "Little NickyBoy
" 2000 film and its main character
- NickyBoy
character in musical "Avenue Q"
- Nick "Nicky" TilsleyBoy
character on British soap "Coronation Street"
- Nicky SantoroBoy
character in film "Casino"
- Nicholas "Nicky" Esteban HemmickBoy
character in all for the game book series.
- "Nicky Machiavelli"Boy
song from A Bronx Tale the musical
- Nicole "Nicky" NicholsGirl
character on "Orange is the New Black"
- Nicky Anais LittleGirl
best friend of the title character on animated series "Pepper Ann"