Niki: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

Rank 2025

#8,214

among girls · ↑1,839 vs 2024

Babies in 2025

named Niki

How common

1 in 123,636

girls born in 2025

Peak year

1972

261 babies

All-time total

7,277

#2,063 all-time among girls

First recorded

1932

in Social Security records

Niki popularity over time

7,277 babies have been named Niki since 1932, according to official Social Security records. Switch measure to see births per year or the yearly rank.

Measure

Births per 1,000 babies of that sex, comparable across eras

GirlsBoys

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Girls	Boys	Total	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1900s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1910s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1920s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1930s	18	–	18	2	–	#3,816
1940s	267	5	272	27	+1411%	#1,367
1950s	657	5	662	66	+143%	#1,025
1960s	742	24	766	77	+16%	#1,022
1970s	1,901	101	2,002	200	+161%	#627
1980s	1,559	52	1,611	161	-20%	#812
1990s	1,092	42	1,134	113	-30%	#910
2000s	474	–	474	47	-58%	#2,460
2010s	256	–	256	26	-46%	#4,374
2020s (to 2025)	82	–	82	14	-47%	#6,642

The story of Niki

Niki is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #8,214 in 2025 with 13 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1932, 7,277 American babies have been named Niki. Its peak came in 1972, when 261 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 1970s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Niki stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Niki?

The median living Niki is about 45 years old; half are between 33 and 53. An estimated 6,800 people named Niki are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Niki year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year	Girls	Girls rank	Boys	Boys rank
2025	13	#8,214	–	–
2024	10	#10,053	–	–
2023	17	#6,853	–	–
2022	18	#6,642	–	–
2021	16	#7,172	–	–
2020	8	#11,835	–	–
2019	24	#5,416	–	–
2018	20	#6,179	–	–
2017	23	#5,625	–	–
2016	26	#5,243	–	–
2015	21	#6,192	–	–
2014	30	#4,741	–	–
2013	28	#4,989	–	–
2012	28	#5,076	–	–
2011	22	#6,093	–	–
2010	34	#4,374	–	–
2009	37	#4,166	–	–
2008	38	#4,152	–	–
2007	47	#3,519	–	–
2006	44	#3,604	–	–
2005	50	#3,160	–	–
2004	37	#3,881	–	–
2003	45	#3,277	–	–
2002	65	#2,460	–	–
2001	51	#2,866	–	–
2000	60	#2,532	–	–
1995	129	#1,298	6	#8,573
1990	104	#1,500	9	#5,690
1985	181	#885	–	–
1980	190	#829	11	#3,775
1975	168	#817	13	#3,027
1970	133	#956	6	#4,575
1965	60	#1,432	–	–
1960	50	#1,591	–	–
1955	47	#1,493	–	–
1950	80	#1,025	–	–
1945	21	#1,863	5	#3,640
1940	16	#2,078	–	–
1935	–	–	–	–
1930	–	–	–	–
1925	–	–	–	–
1920	–	–	–	–
1915	–	–	–	–
1910	–	–	–	–
1905	–	–	–	–
1900	–	–	–	–
1895	–	–	–	–
1890	–	–	–	–
1885	–	–	–	–
1880	–	–	–	–

Famous people named Niki

The most globally famous bearers of the name, ranked by fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

1 Niki Lauda Austrian racing driver (1949–2019) Contemporary
2 Niki de Saint Phalle French plastician, painter and sculptor (1930–2002) Contemporary
3 Niki Caro New Zealand director (born 1966) b. 1967 · Contemporary
4 Niki Chow Hong Kong actress and singer b. 1979 · Contemporary
5 Niki Zimling Danish footballer (born 1985) Contemporary
6 Niki Terpstra Racing cyclist b. 1984 · Contemporary
7 Niki Mäenpää Finnish footballer (born 1985) Contemporary
8 Niki Xanthou Greek long jumper b. 1973 · Contemporary
9 Niki Bakoyianni Greek high jumper (born 1968) Contemporary

Portraits from Wikipedia (Wikimedia Commons).

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Niki, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Niki?

The median living Niki is about 45 years old. Half of all living Nikis are between 33 and 53 years old.

How many people named Niki are alive today?

An estimated 6,800 people named Niki are alive in the United States, based on 7,277 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

What does the name Niki mean?

A unisex given name A female given name.

How popular is the name Niki in 2025?

Niki ranked #8,214 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 13 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Niki?

7,277 babies have been named Niki in the United States since 1932, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Niki most popular?

Niki peaked in 1972, when 261 newborns received the name.

Is Niki a boy or girl name?

Niki is overwhelmingly a girl's name: 97% of babies with the name.

Is the name Niki rising or falling?

Niki is declining, less popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Niki?

Well-known people named Niki include Niki Lauda (racing driver), Niki de Saint Phalle (painter), Niki Caro (film director).

Names like Niki

Names that sound and feel close to Niki: shared sounds, similar era, similar popularity. Each links to its full history.

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