How old is someone named Niki?
The average Niki is 45 years old.
Half of all living Nikis are between 34 and 54.
When was Niki popular?
Parents have been choosing Niki less often since its peak in 1972; 13 babies got the name in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 18 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 272 | 160 |
| 1950s | 662 | 510 |
| 1960s | 766 | 680 |
| 1970s | 2,002 | 1,900 |
| 1980s | 1,611 | 1,600 |
| 1990s | 1,134 | 1,100 |
| 2000s | 474 | 470 |
| 2010s | 256 | 260 |
| 2020s | 82 | under 100 |
How many Nikis are still alive?
About 6,700 Nikis are alive in the US today. That's 92% of the roughly 7,300 babies named Niki since 1932.
Nearly every Niki ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Niki?
About two in five living Nikis are Gen Xers, born between 1965 and 1980.
Is Niki an old name?
Somewhat. Niki is older than 72 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Is Niki a boy or girl name?
Mostly girls: 96.9% of living Nikis are women.
Names the same age as Niki
NAME TWIN
Niki's name twin is Janel. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Janel's age curve is the closest match to Niki's: 89% alike.
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Questions about the name Niki
How old is the average Niki?
The average Niki in the US is 45 years old. The median is 46, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Niki?
About 6,700 Nikis are alive in the US today, out of roughly 7,300 babies given the name since 1932.
When was the name Niki most popular?
In 1972, when about 260 baby girls were named Niki.
Is Niki a Gen X name?
Partly. Gen X are the largest group, about 37% of living Nikis, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this