Nico - A very unique male name
Nico at a glance
Nico is ranked #173 among boy baby names in 2025, with 2,057 births in 2025. It peaked in 2025 at #173 and first appeared on the charts in 1977.
- Rank in 2025
- #173
- Births in 2025
- 2,057
- Peak year
- 2025 (#173)
- First appeared
- 1977
- Trend
- #320 in 2020 → #173 in 2025 (Rising)
- Popularity
- 1 in 713 boys
- Visitor rating
- 4.5/5 (23 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 713 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Nico peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 173.
Famous with this name
Nico Puig
Nico Parker
Nico Locco
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Nico is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Nico is currently topping the baby name charts in District of Columbia at position #52 - and is the least popular in Arkansas at position #478.Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Nico is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Nico origin and meaning
Short form of Nicholas (Greek)
From Nicholas, from Greek Nikolaos, 'victory of the people'
Nico is the everyday short form of Nicholas and its European forms — Nicola, Niccolò, Nicolás — long used as a name in its own right in Italy, Spain and Germany. In the United States it has risen fast, reaching its peak in 2025.
Attested etymology
Nico is a 4 letter name with 2 syllables.
To see famous people named Nico, pop culture references for the name Nico and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Nico
We've found the following names that sound similar to Nico, sorted by popularity.
Nick / Nash / Niko / Nicky / Nikko / Najee / Nakia / Nunzio / Nehemias / Nancy /Name statistics
Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better
understanding of how popular or unique this name is.
With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually
differ a lot from state to state.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 173 |
| 2024 | 213 |
| 2023 | 241 |
| 2022 | 239 |
| 2021 | 259 |
| 2020 | 320 |
| 2019 | 359 |
| 2018 | 382 |
| 2017 | 415 |
| 2016 | 504 |
| 2015 | 468 |
| 2014 | 459 |
| 2013 | 492 |
| 2012 | 535 |
| 2011 | 494 |
| 2010 | 592 |
| 2009 | 586 |
| 2008 | 658 |
| 2007 | 676 |
| 2006 | 661 |
| 2005 | 731 |
| 2004 | 717 |
| 2003 | 728 |
| 2002 | 697 |
| 2001 | 861 |
| 2000 | 852 |
| 1999 | 759 |
| 1998 | 884 |
| 1997 | 866 |
| 1996 | 856 |
| 1995 | 772 |
| 1994 | 761 |
| 1993 | 718 |
| 1992 | 601 |
| 1991 | 657 |
| 1990 | 639 |
| 1989 | 559 |
| 1988 | 1038 |
| 1977 | 2179 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 52 |
| New Jersey | 72 |
| Connecticut | 89 |
| Rhode Island | 95 |
| Pennsylvania | 106 |
| New York | 108 |
| Massachusetts | 111 |
| Vermont | 118 |
| Hawaii | 121 |
| California | 121 |
| Oregon | 140 |
| Utah | 156 |
| Illinois | 159 |
| Delaware | 161 |
| Nevada | 167 |
| Colorado | 169 |
| Ohio | 169 |
| Michigan | 171 |
| Washington | 175 |
| Florida | 184 |
| Idaho | 186 |
| Alaska | 187 |
| New Hampshire | 200 |
| Arizona | 207 |
| New Mexico | 208 |
| Maryland | 213 |
| Kansas | 215 |
| Virginia | 228 |
| South Carolina | 230 |
| Minnesota | 236 |
| Texas | 239 |
| Iowa | 241 |
| Maine | 259 |
| Montana | 269 |
| Tennessee | 280 |
| North Carolina | 281 |
| West Virginia | 284 |
| Wisconsin | 295 |
| Indiana | 297 |
| Missouri | 311 |
| Kentucky | 367 |
| Alabama | 369 |
| Oklahoma | 389 |
| Louisiana | 391 |
| Georgia | 401 |
| Nebraska | 419 |
| Arkansas | 478 |
Even more about Nico
These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.
Is Nico a common or unique name?
By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.What is the number of syllables for the name Nico?
2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.Pronunciation
NEE-koh · /ˈniːkoʊ/
Around the world
- Nico (Italian) — Used as-is as a short form of Nicola and Niccolò
- Nico (German) — A common independent given name in German
Spellings and nicknames
- Niko — The k spelling, also used as a full name
Famous bearers
- Nico Rosberg — Formula One world champion of 2016 (b. 1985) Contemporary
- Nico Williams — Spanish international footballer (b. 2002) Contemporary
Style
Nickname nameInternationalShort form
Why parents choose it
Nico is a short, international name that needs no nickname and travels well — and right now it is climbing quickly.
Worth knowing
- Can be mistaken for a nickname, so he may be asked if it is short for Nicholas
- The Niko spelling is also common
