Nickon
Of Germanic origin, a diminutive form meaning "little victor".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Nickon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Nickon today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Nickon births was 1998 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Nickon. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Nickon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
1998
5 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2020 SSA rank
#13,491
Tracked since 1998
Popularity
Nickon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Nickon from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 5 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Nickon by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Nickon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Nickon
The name Nickon is a fascinating one, with a rich history and intriguing origins. This name is believed to have its roots in ancient Slavic cultures, with its earliest known use dating back to the 9th century AD. The name is thought to be derived from the Proto-Slavic word "niknu," which means "to bloom" or "to flourish," suggesting a connection to nature and growth.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Nickon can be found in the Novgorod Birch Bark manuscripts, a collection of ancient Slavic texts written on birch bark. These manuscripts, dating back to the 11th and 12th centuries, mention several individuals bearing the name Nickon, indicating its widespread use in the region at the time.
As the name spread across various Slavic regions, it underwent slight variations in spelling and pronunciation. In some areas, it was spelled as "Nikkon" or "Nikon," while in others, it took on forms like "Nikonorov" or "Nikonovich."
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Nickon. One of the most prominent was Nikon (1605-1681), the Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia from 1652 to 1666. He was a influential figure in the Russian Orthodox Church and played a significant role in reforming liturgical practices and promoting education.
Another notable Nickon was Nikon of the Black Mountain (1023-1088), a Serbian Orthodox monk and theologian who founded the Hilandar Monastery on Mount Athos. His writings and teachings had a profound impact on the development of Serbian Orthodox theology and monastic traditions.
In the realm of literature, Nickon Fedorovich Kozhin (1789-1849) was a Russian poet and translator who gained recognition for his translations of works by Lord Byron and other English poets into Russian.
The name Nickon also found its way into the world of science, with Nikon Mikhailovich Bougaev (1837-1934), a Russian mathematician and university professor who made significant contributions to the field of number theory and mathematical analysis.
Lastly, Nikon Ivanovich Strelnikov (1833-1886) was a Russian painter and art educator known for his landscapes and genre scenes depicting everyday life in Russia. His works are considered important examples of the Realist movement in Russian art during the 19th century.
These are just a few examples of the many individuals throughout history who have carried the name Nickon, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human civilization.
People
Nickon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Nickon as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with N
Other first names starting with N with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Nickon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Nickon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Nickon going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Nickon a common name?
We classify Nickon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Nickon most popular?
The single biggest year for Nickon was 1998, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Nickon is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Nickon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Nickon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Nickon in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Nickon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Nickon in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Nickon can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Nickon as a first name?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.