Hickory
Pronunciation: [ h-IHK-er-ee ]
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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
Hickory first appeared in US Social Security records in 1973.
Over 17 babies have been named Hickory in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Hickory is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #15,873 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #15,873
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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View all →Modern English origin
"undulating; like a wave"
#15,762 in US
Middle English nickname origin
"round, short person"
#15,900 in US
Old English via American creation origin
"beloved darling"
#15,693 in US
Latin datum via Old French origin
"chance, fate, the throw"
#15,898 in US
Old English origin
"farm by the fen"
#15,711 in US
Hebrew origin
"divinely favored"
#15,673 in US
Arabic origin
"father of the young camel"
#15,992 in US
Old German origin
"famous spear, renowned warrior"
#16,014 in US
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About the Name Hickory
Hickory is a boy name .
Hickory is currently ranked #15,873 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Hickory include Hic, Hiy, Hicie, and Hickie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis