Nikko
Every Nikko since 1970 — 4,702 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nikko
Nikko is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,319 in 2025 with 147 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1970, 4,702 American babies have been named Nikko. Its peak came in 2021, when 216 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 Nikko stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nikko 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 | — | — | 147 | #1,319 |
| 2024 | — | — | 154 | #1,282 |
| 2023 | — | — | 194 | #1,101 |
| 2022 | 5 | #17,073 | 166 | #1,202 |
| 2021 | — | — | 216 | #1,020 |
| 2020 | — | — | 163 | #1,187 |
| 2019 | — | — | 144 | #1,292 |
| 2018 | — | — | 164 | #1,173 |
| 2017 | — | — | 135 | #1,334 |
| 2016 | — | — | 142 | #1,283 |
| 2015 | 6 | #15,890 | 154 | #1,203 |
| 2014 | — | — | 145 | #1,248 |
| 2013 | — | — | 150 | #1,199 |
| 2012 | 5 | #18,810 | 131 | #1,312 |
| 2011 | — | — | 109 | #1,490 |
| 2010 | — | — | 112 | #1,469 |
| 2009 | 5 | #19,413 | 99 | #1,614 |
| 2008 | — | — | 92 | #1,674 |
| 2007 | 5 | #19,716 | 85 | #1,757 |
| 2006 | — | — | 76 | #1,818 |
| 2005 | — | — | 121 | #1,280 |
| 2004 | — | — | 57 | #2,093 |
| 2003 | — | — | 62 | #1,899 |
| 2002 | 5 | #17,384 | 77 | #1,593 |
| 2001 | — | — | 78 | #1,562 |
| 2000 | — | — | 75 | #1,581 |
| 1995 | 5 | #15,081 | 99 | #1,154 |
| 1990 | 8 | #9,886 | 131 | #902 |
| 1985 | — | — | 7 | #5,579 |
| 1980 | 5 | #11,602 | — | — |
| 1975 | 8 | #6,936 | — | — |
| 1970 | 8 | #6,188 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nikko in 2025?
Nikko ranked #1,319 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 147 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nikko?
4,702 babies have been named Nikko in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nikko most popular?
Nikko peaked in 2021, when 216 newborns received the name.
Is Nikko a boy or girl name?
Nikko is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 96% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nikko rising or falling?
Nikko is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.