Victory of the people
A diminutive form of Nicholas or Nicole, derived from the Greek name Nikolaos. It combines the elements 'nike' (victory) and 'laos' (people). While historically common as a nickname, it is rare as a standalone legal name.
Less common today
Nickey isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,293 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
First Vice-President of Namibia
Former President of the GAA and Irish hurler