Nick

Nick is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 130 boys in the United States.

Nick at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/nɪk/

About the name Nick

Nick belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Nick first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #173 in 1918, and in 2024 130 babies received the name — 50,328 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Nick in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#173 in 1918
Peak year
1960
Babies named Nick in 2024
130
Total since 1880
50,328

Nick in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#887 in 1998
Babies named Nick in 2025
14
Total since 1996
442

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Nick mean?

The meaning of Nick is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Nick a boy or girl name?

Nick is a boy name. In 2024, 130 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Nick?

Nick comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Nick?

Nick first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #173 in 1918, and 130 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Nick?

Nick is pronounced /nɪk/ (IPA).

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.