Name meaning & stats
Nick
Nick (English origin). 32,996 US babies since 1940, peak 1960. Notable Nicks are 1.4× over-represented as American football players.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
English
A short form of Nicholas.
In US birth records
Peak year: 1960
32,996 US babies were named Nick between 1940 and 2025.
Where Nicks end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| NFL-style footballer | 1.4× | High · 134 people |
| Actor | 1.2× | High · 107 people |
| Footballer | 1.0× | High · 103 people |
| Politician | 0.8× | High · 87 people |
Among notable men who are American football players, Nicks show up 1.4× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Nick has a surprise career: 2.3×
Spelling family
Nick is the main spelling
- Nick 98%
- Nike 1%
- Nik 1%
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 1960)