Nikko
2 countries#1315 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Nikko was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
4,702 births recorded 1970–2025 · currently #1315 · peaked in 2021 with 216 births
Most common in: California, Illinois, Texas, New York, Florida
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
21 births recorded 2011–2021 · currently #4789 · peaked in 2014 with 5 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
21 births recorded 2011–2021 · peaked in 2014 with 5 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Nikko’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1808 | — |
| 2007 | #1741 | ↑67 |
| 2008 | #1665 | ↑76 |
| 2009 | #1604 | ↑61 |
| 2010 | #1462 | ↑142 |
| 2011 | #1484 | ↓22 |
| 2012 | #1308 | ↑176 |
| 2013 | #1192 | ↑116 |
| 2014 | #1245 | ↓53 |
| 2015 | #1198 | ↑47 |
| 2016 | #1279 | ↓81 |
| 2017 | #1332 | ↓53 |
| 2018 | #1168 | ↑164 |
| 2019 | #1287 | ↓119 |
| 2020 | #1177 | ↑110 |
| 2021 | #1016 | ↑161 |
| 2022 | #1200 | ↓184 |
| 2023 | #1098 | ↑102 |
| 2024 | #1275 | ↓177 |
| 2025 | #1315 | ↓40 |
Frequently asked questions about Nikko
Is Nikko a popular name?
Yes — Nikko currently ranks #1315 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Nikko more common for boys or girls?
Nikko is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Nikko most popular?
Nikko peaked in 2021 in United States, with 216 recorded births that year.
Is Nikko rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Nikko’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #4986 in 1972 to #1315 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Nikko?
At least 4,723 babies have been recorded with the name Nikko across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Nikko popular in more than one country?
Yes — Nikko appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Nikko?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Nikko include Jael, Jream, Saif, Townes.
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