Nikki
Peaked at #173 nationally in 1972, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1925, Nikki has been recorded 98% of the time for girls and 2% of the time for boys.
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Nikki — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#173
in 1972
Current rank
#3426
in 2024
Years tracked
97
1925–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1925, Nikki reached its peak popularity for girls in 1972, ranking #173 nationally with 1,704 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #1550 (2014) to #3426 (2024) — a 55% drop.
As of 2024, Nikki ranks #3426 nationally for girls, with 46 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #3,426 | 46 |
| 2023 | #3,075 | 54 |
| 2022 | #2,810 | 61 |
| 2021 | #2,630 | 66 |
| 2020 | #2,674 | 63 |
| 2019 | #2,421 | 74 |
| 2018 | #2,290 | 80 |
| 2017 | #1,885 | 108 |
Nikki — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1529
in 1972
Last ranked
#13493
in 2020
Years tracked
58
1943–2020
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1943, Nikki reached its peak popularity for boys in 1972, ranking #1529 nationally with 32 babies given the name that year.
Nikki hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2020, when it stood at #13493.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | #13,493 | 5 |
| 2013 | #13,494 | 5 |
| 2012 | #6,214 | 14 |
| 2010 | #10,434 | 7 |
| 2009 | #10,655 | 7 |
| 2008 | #12,133 | 6 |
| 2007 | #13,830 | 5 |
| 2005 | #8,870 | 8 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Nikki most popular?
Nikki was most popular in 1972, when it ranked #173 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Nikki becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Nikki?
At least 40,960 babies have been recorded with the name Nikki in the US since 1925, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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