Nick
nih-k
US Popularity:2908
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 #483 on The Bump
Boy:Nick is currently #132 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Nick is currently #2908 in U.S. births
Boy:Nick is currently #944 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#2908
in 2022
+ 3
from 2021
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 486
WordSense, Nick(https://www.wordsense.eu/Nick/
Online Etymology Dictionary, Nick, June 2019
Online Etymology Dictionary, Nicholas, August 2023
Britannica, St. Nicholas, bishop of Myra, August 2023
Ancestry, Nick Family History
Ancestry, Nicholas Family History
Britannica, Santa Claus, legendary figure, October 2023
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