Boy nameCurrently #13,605 in the USFalling
Nik
//ˈnɪk//
1 syllablePeak year: 20193 lettersStarts with N
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Nik's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Nik's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Nik |
|---|---|
| 1964 | 5 |
| 1972 | 7 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1977 | 7 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2006 | 9 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2008 | 9 |
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 5 |
Nik through the decades
- Nik peaked in 2019, when 9 babies were named Nik in the US.
- The 2000s were Nik's strongest decade, averaging 8 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2009–2024), use of Nik has fallen 7% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Nik currently ranks #13,605 in the US and is cooling off.