At a glance
- In short
- Nicey is a lovely and uncommon English name for baby girls, with variations like Nici and Nicy.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1978 (#9,750)
- Babies in 1978
- 5 (<0.01% of girls)
- Peak
- #1,437 in 1893
- First recorded
- 1893
Meaning of Nicey
Nicey is a beautiful and unique name for a baby girl. It has its origins in the English language and is pronounced as NY-see (/ˈnaɪsi/). Variations of the name include Nici and Nicy. Nicey may not be very common today, but it has had some popularity in the past. In the United States, it was recorded as being given to newborn girls starting from the early 1900s. It reached its peak in popularity in 1936 when it ranked 5th in occurrences. Over time, however, its usage declined, but it still remains an appealing choice for parents who appreciate charming vintage names with a touch of sweetness.
How to pronounce Nicey
English
- Pronounced NY-see /ˈnaɪsi/
Popularity of Nicey in the U.S.
Nicey was last recorded in the U.S. in 1978, ranked #9,750 with 5 babies. It peaked at #1,437 in 1893. It first appears in the records in 1893.
- Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1893–1978 17 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 5 | 9,750 | back (not recorded in 1952–1977) |
| 1951 | 5 | 5,414 | back (not recorded in 1937–1950) |
| 1936 | 5 | 4,181 | ▲ 23 |
| 1935 | 5 | 4,204 | back (not recorded in 1934) |
| 1933 | 5 | 4,218 | back (not recorded in 1927–1932) |
| 1926 | 6 | 4,306 | ▲ 120 |
| 1925 | 6 | 4,426 | back (not recorded in 1923–1924) |
| 1922 | 6 | 4,445 | back (not recorded in 1921) |
| 1920 | 6 | 4,398 | ▼ 581 |
| 1919 | 7 | 3,817 | back (not recorded in 1918) |
| 1917 | 5 | 4,594 | back (not recorded in 1909–1916) |
| 1908 | 5 | 2,101 | back (not recorded in 1904–1907) |
| 1903 | 7 | 1,440 | back (not recorded in 1901–1902) |
| 1900 | 5 | 1,932 | back (not recorded in 1897–1899) |
| 1896 | 5 | 1,583 | back (not recorded in 1895) |
| 1894 | 5 | 1,485 | ▼ 48 |
| 1893 | 5 | 1,437 | new |