Nickson
Meaningson of Nick · English form of Nixon
- US rank
- #9,714
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #4,862 in 2012
7 babies were named Nickson in the US in 2025. It has dropped 3,418 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1988–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 243,902 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Nickson, 7 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Nickson would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryNickson first shows up in US birth records in 1988, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 37 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2012, when it reached #4,862.
- TrendNickson has slipped 3,418 places over the last five years and now sits at #9,714. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningNickson is an English form of Nixon, which means “son of Nick”. Our records link it to English and Greek roots.
About the name Nickson
Nickson is a boy name of English and Greek origin meaning “son of Nick”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with N and ending in “-son”. US birth records list Nickson for boys from 1988 to 2025, in 29 of those 38 years. Its best year was 2012, when it ranked #4,862 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #9,714, with 7 babies.
Origin:English namesGreek names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.3 | 769,231 boys |
| 1990s | 1.1 | 943,396 boys |
| 2000s | 4.0 | 253,165 boys |
| 2010s | 7.3 | 136,799 boys |
| 2020s | 5.5 | 181,269 boys |
Other spellings of Nickson
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Nickson
What does the name Nickson mean?
Nickson means “son of Nick” in English, as a form of Nixon.
What is the origin of the name Nickson?
Nickson has English, Greek roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Nickson a boy or girl name?
Nickson is a boy name.
How popular is the name Nickson?
Nickson ranked #9,714 for US boys in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 2012 (#4,862).