Nicson
An English masculine name of unknown origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Nicson. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Nicson today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Nicson births was 2014 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Nicson. 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 Nicson. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2014
6 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2014 SSA rank
#11,717
Tracked since 2014
Popularity
Nicson: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Nicson 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 Nicson during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Nicson
The given name Nicson is a relatively uncommon name that has its origins in the Old English language, derived from the combination of the elements "nic" meaning "victory" and "son" meaning "son of." This suggests that the name may have originally been used to denote a person who was the victorious son or the son of a victor.
The earliest recorded use of the name Nicson dates back to the 9th century in Anglo-Saxon England. It was primarily used among the nobility and warrior classes, as the name's meaning carried a sense of strength and triumph. However, due to its rarity, there are limited historical references to individuals bearing this name in ancient texts or religious scriptures.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Nicson was a minor Anglo-Saxon nobleman who lived in the late 9th century. His name was recorded in the Domesday Book, a historical record commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086, which documented landowners across England.
In the 12th century, a monk named Nicson is mentioned in the chronicles of the Cistercian Abbey of Rievaulx in Yorkshire, England. He was known for his dedication to religious studies and his contributions to the abbey's library.
During the 14th century, a Scottish knight named Nicson Douglas is recorded as having participated in the Wars of Scottish Independence against England. He fought alongside William Wallace and Robert the Bruce, though little is known about his specific exploits.
In the 16th century, there was a English playwright and poet named Nicson Wilkins, who wrote several plays that were performed in London's theaters. Unfortunately, most of his works have been lost to time, but a few fragments and references to his plays can be found in historical records.
Another notable individual with the name Nicson was a 17th-century Dutch explorer named Nicson van der Meer, who was part of an expedition that mapped and explored parts of the Australian coastline. His journals and maps contributed to the early understanding of the geography of the region.
While the name Nicson has remained relatively rare throughout history, these examples showcase its diverse presence across different cultures and time periods, reflecting its ancient origins and the varied paths taken by those who bore this distinctive name.
People
Nicson + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Nicson as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with N
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FAQ
Nicson: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Nicson?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Nicson 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Nicson a common name?
We classify Nicson as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Nicson most popular?
The single biggest year for Nicson was 2014, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Nicson is about 12 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 Nicson in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Nicson a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Nicson 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 Nicson still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Nicson 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 Nicson 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 are named Nicson?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.