Victory of the people
Nik is a short form of Nikolaos or Nicholas, derived from the Greek elements 'nike' (victory) and 'laos' (people). While often used as a nickname, it has gained some traction as a standalone minimalist name in various European cultures.
Less common today
Nik isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,660 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
English singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist
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Canadian professional basketball player
