Nik
Meaningvictory of the people · English form of Nicholas
- US rank
- #9,714
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #3,963 in 1972
7 babies were named Nik in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1964–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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Famous Nik
Nik Stauskas
Canadian basketball player (born 1993)
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 243,902 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Nik, 7 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Nik would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryNik first shows up in US birth records in 1964, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 61 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1972, when it reached #3,963.
- MeaningNik is an English form of Nicholas, which means “victory of the people”.
About the name Nik
Nik is a boy name of English origin meaning “victory of the people”. It has 3 letters and 1 syllable, starting with N and ending in “-nik”. US birth records list Nik for boys from 1964 to 2025, in 34 of those 62 years. Its best year was 1972, when it ranked #3,963 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #9,714, with 7 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.4 | 2,400,000 boys |
| 1970s | 1.9 | 531,915 boys |
| 1980s | 1.8 | 561,798 boys |
| 1990s | 1.5 | 671,141 boys |
| 2000s | 2.7 | 373,134 boys |
| 2010s | 2.5 | 395,257 boys |
| 2020s | 1.8 | 540,541 boys |
Other spellings of Nik
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 Nik
What does the name Nik mean?
Nik means “victory of the people” in English, as a form of Nicholas.
What is the origin of the name Nik?
Nik has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Nik a boy or girl name?
Nik is a boy name.
How popular is the name Nik?
Nik ranked #9,714 for US boys in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 1972 (#3,963).