Boy · #12,285 in 2026

Nicoy

Current Rank
#12,285
Peak Rank
#12,285 (2011)
Total Babies
5
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2011
First Year
2011
Last Year
2011
Peak Year
#12285
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Nicoy

Nicoy 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 2011, when 5 Nicoys were born — ranking #12,285 that year. As of 2026, Nicoy ranks #12,285 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Nicoys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Nicoy

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Nicoy

What does the name Nicoy mean?
Nicoy 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 Nicoy in 2026?
In 2026, Nicoy ranks #12,285 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Nicoy most popular?
Nicoy reached its peak popularity in 2011, ranking #12,285 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Nicoy a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Nicoy is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Nicoy?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nicoy include Abdikhaliq, Abdiwali, Abdulaye. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nicoy

Nicoy is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2011 and has accumulated 5 births in the dataset. Nicoy's peak popularity came in 2011 when it ranked #12,285. Use the chart and map above to compare Nicoy'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.