Girl · #15,532 in 2026

Nicci

Name: Popularity of the name Nicci in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Nicci, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#15,532

Peak Rank

#3,715 (1972)

Total Babies

278

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1957

First Year

2019

Last Year

1972

Peak Year

#3715

Peak Rank

278

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nicci

Nicci first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1957, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1972, when 16 Niccis were born — ranking #3,715 that year. As of 2026, Nicci ranks #15,532 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 278 Niccis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Nicci

Phonetically similar names — useful when Nicci is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Nietzsche
Nici
Nishi
Nucci
Naci
Nachi
Notchy
Nitchie
Nuci
Mici
Micci
Nacho

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nicci

What does the name Nicci mean?

Nicci is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1957. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nicci in 2026?

In 2026, Nicci ranks #15,532 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Nicci most popular?

Nicci reached its peak popularity in 1972, ranking #3,715 that year with 16 babies given the name.

Is Nicci a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Nicci is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Nicci?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nicci include Fredrick, Johnelle, Cedric. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nicci

Nicci is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1957 and has accumulated 278 births in the dataset. Nicci's peak popularity came in 1972 when it ranked #3,715. Use the chart and map above to compare Nicci's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.