Boy · #8,981 in 2026

Nickan

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

Current Rank

#8,981

Peak Rank

#8,814 (2016)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2011

First Year

2022

Last Year

2016

Peak Year

#8814

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nickan

Nickan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2011, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2016, when 8 Nickans were born — ranking #8,814 that year. As of 2026, Nickan ranks #8,981 for baby boys with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 58 Nickans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s 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 Nickan

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

Naken
Neuken
Niccum
Nacken
Knochen
Nacon
Knockin
Nicking
Nixon
Nikon
Nika
Nica

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nickan

What does the name Nickan mean?

Nickan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2011. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nickan in 2026?

In 2026, Nickan ranks #8,981 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Nickan most popular?

Nickan reached its peak popularity in 2016, ranking #8,814 that year with 8 babies given the name.

Is Nickan a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Nickan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nickan include Hannon, Abell, Aristotelis. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nickan

Nickan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2011 and has accumulated 58 births in the dataset. Nickan's peak popularity came in 2016 when it ranked #8,814. Use the chart and map above to compare Nickan'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.