How Many People Are Named Nico?
Complete statistics for the name Nico: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Nico, a very rare male name, is held by just 19,937 people in the US today, making up 1 in 16,552 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 88% of Nico's being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 represents freedom, adventure, and change.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 14All 20,212 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: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Nico Through the Generations
Nico has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2024 with 1,713 births. The average age of Nico is 14, indicating its strong association with younger generations. Among those named Nico, 17,711 are under 30, 2,483 are between 30 and 60, and only 18 are over 60, showing how this name is predominantly embraced by the youth.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Nico's Ancient Greek roots
📄 About the Name Nico
How Many People Have the Name Nico?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 428 people in the United States currently share the name Nico. That works out to roughly 1 in every 774,414 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Nico a Common or Rare Name?
Nico 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 Nico Mean?
Nico means "Greek for victory" and comes from Ancient Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Nico in SSA data, approximately 95% are male and 5% are female.
When Was Nico Most Popular?
The name Nico reached peak popularity in 2024, with 1,713 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 Nico?
Approximately 428 people named Nico live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 428. That works out to roughly 1 in 774,414 Americans.
Is Nico a rare name?
Nico is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 774,414 Americans has this name.
What does the name Nico mean?
Nico means "Greek for victory" and comes from Ancient Greek origins.
Is Nico more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 95% of people named Nico are male and 5% are female.
When was Nico most popular?
Nico peaked in 2024 with 1,713 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.