The given name Hicks is of English origin and has a unique, distinctive sound. It's composed of two elements: 'Hic' meaning 'here', and 's', which serves as a diminutive suffix. Together, they form a name that implies presence or proximity in a small or familiar context. The name Hicks was traditionally used as a surname before being adopted as a given name in the 19th century. It's important to note that while it has a strong English heritage, Hicks is not one of the most commonly found names in the United Kingdom today. In the United States, however, it has seen somewhat more usage, appearing occasionally in baby name rankings over the past few decades.
The name Hicks experienced fluctuating popularity between 1913 and 1952, with the highest number of births in a single year being nine (in 1919) and the lowest being five (in several years including 1913, 1924, 1930, 1933, and 1935). Over this period, there were a total of 74 births with the name Hicks.