Niccolo
Meaningvictory of the people · Italian form of Nicholas
- US rank
- #3,036
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #2,552 in 2021
40 babies were named Niccolo in the US in 2025. It has climbed 617 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1984–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 42,735 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Niccolo, 40 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Niccolo would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryNiccolo first shows up in US birth records in 1984, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 41 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2021, when it reached #2,552.
- Then vs nowNiccolo is 2.7× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 114,943 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 42,735.
- TrendNiccolo has climbed 617 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #3,036. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningNiccolo is an Italian form of Nicholas, which means “victory of the people”. Our records link it to Greek and Italian roots.
About the name Niccolo
Niccolo is a boy name of Greek and Italian origin meaning “victory of the people”. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with N and ending in “-olo”. US birth records list Niccolo for boys from 1984 to 2025, in 40 of those 42 years. Its best year was 2021, when it ranked #2,552 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #3,036, with 40 babies.
Origin:Greek namesItalian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3.2 | 309,278 boys |
| 1990s | 9.4 | 106,270 boys |
| 2000s | 13 | 78,616 boys |
| 2010s | 18 | 56,883 boys |
| 2020s | 25 | 40,816 boys |
More Greek boy names
- Boy name: Theodore · gift of God
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Thomas · twin
- Unisex name: Miles · possibly gracious
Questions about the name Niccolo
What does the name Niccolo mean?
Niccolo means “victory of the people” in Italian, as a form of Nicholas.
What is the origin of the name Niccolo?
Niccolo has Greek, Italian roots in our records. Other Greek names include Theodore, Mateo, Lucas.
Is Niccolo a boy or girl name?
Niccolo is a boy name.
How popular is the name Niccolo?
Niccolo ranked #3,036 for US boys in 2025, given to 40 babies. Its best year was 2021 (#2,552).