Boy · #9,567 in 2026

Nikson

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

Current Rank

#9,567

Peak Rank

#7,024 (2013)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2013

First Year

2015

Last Year

2013

Peak Year

#7024

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nikson

Nikson first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2013, with 11 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2013, when 11 Niksons were born — ranking #7,024 that year. As of 2026, Nikson ranks #9,567 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 18 Niksons 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 Nikson

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

Nixon
Nickson
Noxon
Mixon
Mixen
Nixing
Nexum
Nissen
Nickerson
Nixa
Nixons
Maxon

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nikson

What does the name Nikson mean?

Nikson is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2013. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nikson in 2026?

In 2026, Nikson ranks #9,567 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Nikson most popular?

Nikson reached its peak popularity in 2013, ranking #7,024 that year with 11 babies given the name.

Is Nikson a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Nikson?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nikson include Bay, Aqeel, Falon. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nikson

Nikson is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2013 and has accumulated 18 births in the dataset. Nikson's peak popularity came in 2013 when it ranked #7,024. Use the chart and map above to compare Nikson'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.