Nieko
Every Nieko since 1989 — 325 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nieko
Nieko is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,712 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1989, 325 American babies have been named Nieko. Its peak came in 2022, when 18 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 Nieko stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nieko year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | #8,712 |
| 2024 | 16 | #5,826 |
| 2023 | 9 | #8,722 |
| 2022 | 18 | #5,364 |
| 2021 | 17 | #5,490 |
| 2020 | 15 | #5,892 |
| 2019 | 15 | #6,023 |
| 2018 | 7 | #10,423 |
| 2017 | 6 | #11,782 |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | 14 | #6,214 |
| 2014 | 12 | #6,943 |
| 2013 | 7 | #10,412 |
| 2012 | 11 | #7,397 |
| 2011 | 8 | #9,364 |
| 2010 | 5 | #13,692 |
| 2009 | 9 | #8,794 |
| 2008 | 7 | #10,700 |
| 2007 | 7 | #10,564 |
| 2006 | 8 | #9,320 |
| 2005 | 6 | #11,075 |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | 5 | #12,198 |
| 2002 | 5 | #11,938 |
| 2001 | 9 | #7,342 |
| 2000 | 9 | #7,238 |
| 1995 | 7 | #7,564 |
| 1990 | 13 | #4,340 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nieko in 2025?
Nieko ranked #8,712 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nieko?
325 babies have been named Nieko in the United States since 1989, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nieko most popular?
Nieko peaked in 2022, when 18 newborns received the name.
Is Nieko a boy or girl name?
Nieko is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nieko rising or falling?
Nieko has been roughly stable over the past decade.