How Many People Are Named Nicko?
Complete statistics for the name Nicko: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Nicko is a rare name, very uncommon in the United States with only 285 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 1,159,097 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with a whopping 56% of those named Nicko being under 30 years old.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 25All 292 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1989Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Nicko Through the Generations
Nicko has seen a steady rise in popularity since its peak in 1989 when 25 babies were given this name. Today, the average age of someone named Nicko is 25, indicating that it's a name predominantly embraced by younger parents. The majority of people named Nicko, 163 out of 285, are under 30, while 129 are between 30 and 60, and none are over 60, suggesting that Nicko is a relatively new addition to the American naming landscape.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Nicko's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Nicko
How Many People Have the Name Nicko?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 285 people in the United States currently share the name Nicko. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,159,097 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Nicko a Common or Rare Name?
Nicko is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Nicko Mean?
Nicko means "creative variant of Nick" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Nicko in SSA data, approximately 97% are male and 3% are female.
When Was Nicko Most Popular?
The name Nicko reached peak popularity in 1989, with 25 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Nicko?
Approximately 285 people named Nicko live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 292. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,159,097 Americans.
Is Nicko a rare name?
Nicko is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,159,097 Americans has this name.
What does the name Nicko mean?
Nicko means "creative variant of Nick" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Nicko more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 97% of people named Nicko are male and 3% are female.
When was Nicko most popular?
Nicko peaked in 1989 with 25 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.