Nico
A diminutive of the male given names Nicolas, Nicola, Nikos, etc.
Every Nico since 1960 — 22,322 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nico
Nico is moderately common for boys in the United States, ranked #174 in 2025 with 2,066 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1960, 22,322 American babies have been named Nico. Its peak came in 2025, when 2,096 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Nico stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nico year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 30 | #4,633 | 2,066 | #174 |
| 2024 | 35 | #4,188 | 1,686 | #212 |
| 2023 | 34 | #4,258 | 1,468 | #240 |
| 2022 | 32 | #4,441 | 1,474 | #237 |
| 2021 | 35 | #4,151 | 1,359 | #259 |
| 2020 | 36 | #3,984 | 1,045 | #318 |
| 2019 | 44 | #3,538 | 929 | #356 |
| 2018 | 33 | #4,319 | 844 | #382 |
| 2017 | 39 | #3,899 | 755 | #412 |
| 2016 | 31 | #4,604 | 611 | #497 |
| 2015 | 37 | #4,050 | 652 | #464 |
| 2014 | 37 | #4,085 | 651 | #454 |
| 2013 | 29 | #4,850 | 567 | #487 |
| 2012 | 24 | #5,674 | 501 | #524 |
| 2011 | 36 | #4,133 | 530 | #494 |
| 2010 | 41 | #3,796 | 422 | #594 |
| 2009 | 45 | #3,604 | 452 | #583 |
| 2008 | 40 | #3,988 | 366 | #662 |
| 2007 | 23 | #6,036 | 348 | #683 |
| 2006 | 16 | #7,759 | 342 | #667 |
| 2005 | 26 | #5,072 | 273 | #740 |
| 2004 | 25 | #5,172 | 282 | #694 |
| 2003 | 20 | #5,979 | 238 | #753 |
| 2002 | 14 | #7,720 | 248 | #717 |
| 2001 | 6 | #14,822 | 193 | #841 |
| 2000 | — | — | 190 | #843 |
| 1995 | 8 | #10,232 | 193 | #773 |
| 1990 | 9 | #9,008 | 266 | #621 |
| 1985 | — | — | 11 | #3,967 |
| 1980 | 8 | #7,899 | 11 | #3,774 |
| 1975 | 12 | #5,062 | 10 | #3,598 |
| 1970 | 19 | #3,398 | 12 | #2,834 |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | 6 | #3,938 |
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Famous people named Nico
- Nico Singer · 1938–1988
- Nico Rosberg Racing driver · b. 1985
- Nico Diederichs Politician · 1903–1978
- Nico Hülkenberg Racing driver · b. 1987
- Nico Prost Racing driver · b. 1981
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nico mean?
A diminutive of the male given names Nicolas, Nicola, Nikos, etc.
How popular is the name Nico in 2025?
Nico ranked #174 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 2,066 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nico?
22,322 babies have been named Nico in the United States since 1960, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nico most popular?
Nico peaked in 2025, when 2,096 newborns received the name.
Is Nico a boy or girl name?
Nico is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 95% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nico rising or falling?
Nico is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Nico?
Well-known people named Nico include Nico (singer), Nico Rosberg (racing driver), Nico Diederichs (politician).