How Many People Are Named Nikos?
Complete statistics for the name Nikos: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Nikos is a very rare name, with only 837 people living in the US today. That's 1 in 394,203 Americans. It peaked in 2009 with 28 births that year.
📖 Meaning & Origin
The life path number 5 traditionally represents freedom, adaptability, and change.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 27All 869 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: 2009Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Nikos Through the Generations
Nikos has a unique story, being very rare with only 837 people living in the US today, compared to 869 total births throughout history. The peak year was 2009, when 28 babies were named Nikos. This name is predominantly male and has a modern feel, with 59% of bearers under 30. The slow decline in popularity is notable, as the average age is 27, with most people being under 30. The gap between all-time births and living people is significant, highlighting its rarity. Outside the US, it's most common in Greece, where it likely originated from Greek culture.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Nikos's Greek roots
📄 About the Name Nikos
How Many People Have the Name Nikos?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 837 people in the United States currently share the name Nikos. That works out to roughly 1 in every 394,203 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Nikos a Common or Rare Name?
Nikos 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.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Nikos in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Nikos Most Popular?
The name Nikos reached peak popularity in 2009, with 28 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
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 Nikos?
Approximately 837 people named Nikos live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 869. That works out to roughly 1 in 394,203 Americans.
Is Nikos a rare name?
Nikos is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 394,203 Americans has this name.
What does the name Nikos mean?
The meaning and origin of Nikos are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Nikos more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Nikos are male and 0% are female.
When was Nikos most popular?
Nikos peaked in 2009 with 28 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
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.