Nicki Name Popularity and Statistics
Nicki is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Nicki?
Nicki is spelled N-I-C-K-I. The name has 5 letters.
Nicki Popularity in 2022
Rank#9,680
Recorded Births10
- Girls usage rose 570 places to #9,680 and recorded 1 more birth compared with 2020.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Nicki Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1999 through 2022. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Girls | 10 | #9,680 |
| 2020 | Girls | 9 | #10,250 |
| 2019 | Girls | 6 | #13,799 |
| 2018 | Girls | 5 | #15,682 |
| 2017 | Girls | 5 | #15,902 |
| 2016 | Girls | 10 | #10,113 |
| 2015 | Girls | 14 | #8,008 |
| 2014 | Girls | 15 | #7,636 |
| 2013 | Girls | 20 | #6,255 |
| 2012 | Girls | 22 | #5,895 |
| 2011 | Girls | 21 | #6,148 |
| 2010 | Girls | 9 | #11,246 |
| 2009 | Girls | 10 | #10,679 |
| 2008 | Girls | 16 | #7,742 |
| 2007 | Girls | 12 | #9,539 |
| 2006 | Girls | 13 | #8,715 |
| 2005 | Girls | 10 | #10,128 |
| 2004 | Girls | 21 | #5,744 |
| 2004 | Boys | 5 | #11,356 |
| 2003 | Girls | 17 | #6,576 |
| 2002 | Girls | 16 | #6,698 |
| 2001 | Girls | 19 | #5,822 |
| 2000 | Girls | 16 | #6,487 |
| 1999 | Girls | 22 | #4,870 |
When Was Nicki Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1972 · Girls
190 recorded births
National rank #734
1973 · Girls
167 recorded births
National rank #790
1979 · Girls
151 recorded births
National rank #959
1980 · Girls
149 recorded births
National rank #990
Where Nicki Ranked Highest in 2015
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| CA | #3,392 | 5 |