Nico
5 countries#174 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Nico was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
22,322 births recorded 1960–2025 · currently #174 · peaked in 2025 with 2,096 births
Most common in: California, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, New Jersey
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
3,544 births recorded 1989–2025 · currently #100 · peaked in 2021 with 304 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
2,858 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #214 · peaked in 2021 with 253 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
639 births recorded 1989–2025 · currently #73 · peaked in 2025 with 67 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
337 births recorded 1987–2022 · currently #3308 · peaked in 2003 with 24 births
Most common in: Nord, Haute-Garonne, Moselle, Paris, Seine-Saint-Denis
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
47 births recorded 2015–2025 · currently #253 · peaked in 2015 with 7 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Nico’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #665 | — |
| 2007 | #683 | ↓18 |
| 2008 | #662 | ↑21 |
| 2009 | #583 | ↑79 |
| 2010 | #593 | ↓10 |
| 2011 | #494 | ↑99 |
| 2012 | #523 | ↓29 |
| 2013 | #487 | ↑36 |
| 2014 | #454 | ↑33 |
| 2015 | #464 | ↓10 |
| 2016 | #496 | ↓32 |
| 2017 | #412 | ↑84 |
| 2018 | #382 | ↑30 |
| 2019 | #355 | ↑27 |
| 2020 | #318 | ↑37 |
| 2021 | #259 | ↑59 |
| 2022 | #237 | ↑22 |
| 2023 | #240 | ↓3 |
| 2024 | #211 | ↑29 |
| 2025 | #174 | ↑37 |
Frequently asked questions about Nico
Is Nico a popular name?
Yes — Nico currently ranks #174 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Nico more common for boys or girls?
Nico is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Nico most popular?
Nico peaked in 2025 in United States, with 2,096 recorded births that year.
Is Nico rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Nico’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #3665 in 1960 to #174 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Nico?
At least 26,203 babies have been recorded with the name Nico across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Nico popular in more than one country?
Yes — Nico appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, France, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Nico?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Nico include Braxton, Jesus, Felix, Antonio.
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