boy name
Nico
Gender
Boy
Popularity
#174 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Nico in the US, 1880–2025
Nico first appears in US records in 1960. It peaked in 2025, when 2,066 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 2,066.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Nico popular?
Near its peak Nico is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
| 2020s | 9,098 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6,462 | |
| 2000s | 2,932 | |
| 1990s | 2,107 | |
| 1980s | 509 | |
| 1970s | 134 | |
| 1960s | 52 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Nico a boy or a girl name?
Nico is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Nico a popular name right now?
Nico is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
How popular is the name Nico?
In 2025, Nico ranked #174 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Nico most popular?
Nico was most popular in 2025, when about 2,066 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.