Nic
Pronunciation: [ n-IHK ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Nic first appeared in US Social Security records in 1961.
Over 77 babies have been named Nic in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nic is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #38,694 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #38,694
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
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Classic pairing, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
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Classic pairing, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
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Classic pairing, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, quick 1-1 syllable combo
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Timeless choice, quick 1-1 syllable combo
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View all →Middle English origin
"forester, keeper of the forest"
#38,659 in US
Old English (heord + wic) origin
"Herd farm or livestock enclosure"
#38,650 in US
Greek origin
"angel, divine messenger"
#38,530 in US
American origin
"modern invented name, unknown etymology"
#38,872 in US
Ancient Greek origin
"wide, broad"
#38,749 in US
Germanic origin
"noble"
#38,528 in US
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis