Nik is of Scandinavian origin, derived from the Old Norse name Nikoláus. It is a diminutive form of Nicholas, which means "victory of the people" or "people's victory." Historically, Nik has been popular among people of Scandinavian descent but has since gained international recognition and usage.
Nik is a rare name with fluctuating popularity over time. It had its first peak in the mid-70s and again in the late 80s to early 90s, with around 5-7 births per year during these periods. There was another small spike in the early 2000s, with 7 births recorded in 2002. Since then, Nik has maintained a steady presence but at lower frequencies, averaging around 6 births per year from 2005 onwards. The most recent years show a slight increase again, with 9 births each in 2019 and 2023. Overall, there have been a total of 206 recorded births with the name Nik since 1964.