Nico
Meaningvictory of the people · Italian form of Nicholas
- US rank
- #174
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #174 in 2025
2,066 babies were named Nico in the US in 2025. It has climbed 144 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1967–2025
US births per million boys, 1960–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Nico you might not know, from US birth records and Wikipedia. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
Famous Nico
Nico Schlotterbeck
German association football player
Choose Nico and your child shares a first name with Nico Schlotterbeck, a German association football player. A ready-made answer when someone asks “Nico, like who?” Nico Schlotterbeck's Wikipedia article is available in 45 languages, a good sign of just how widely known they are.
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 827 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Nico, 2,066 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Nico would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryNico first shows up in US birth records in 1960, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 65 years since.
- Best yearNico is at its all-time high right now: #174 in 2025.
- Then vs nowNico is 13× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 10,341 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 827.
- TrendNico has climbed 144 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #174. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedNico is most popular in Washington, D.C., where it ranks #49, followed by New Jersey (#71) and Connecticut (#87). It makes the top 1,000 in almost every state.
- MeaningNico is an Italian form of Nicholas, which means “victory of the people”. Our records link it to Greek and Italian roots.
About the name Nico
Nico is a boy name of Greek and Italian origin meaning “victory of the people”. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with N and ending in “-ico”. US birth records list Nico for boys from 1960 to 2025, in 62 of those 66 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #174 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #174, with 2,066 babies.
Origin:Greek namesItalian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 6.4 | 156,250 girls |
| 1970s | 7.2 | 138,696 girls |
| 1980s | 2.1 | 480,769 girls |
| 1990s | 4.5 | 224,719 girls |
| 2000s | 12 | 86,356 girls |
| 2010s | 20 | 49,801 girls |
| 2020s | 21 | 48,154 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.8 | 355,872 boys |
| 1970s | 8.1 | 122,850 boys |
| 1980s | 26 | 38,226 boys |
| 1990s | 108 | 9,287 boys |
| 2000s | 146 | 6,829 boys |
| 2010s | 345 | 2,895 boys |
| 2020s | 879 | 1,138 boys |
Other spellings of Nico
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 Nico
What does the name Nico mean?
Nico means “victory of the people” in Italian, as a form of Nicholas.
What is the origin of the name Nico?
Nico has Greek, Italian roots in our records. Other Greek names include Theodore, Mateo, Lucas.
Is Nico a boy or girl name?
Nico is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Nico?
Nico ranked #174 for US boys in 2025, given to 2,066 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#174).