Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Nico.
National Rank (2025)
#174
All-Time Peak Rank
#174 (2025)
Total U.S. Births
21,294
Unisex Distribution95.4% Boy / 4.6% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Nico Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Nico
According to SSA data, Nico achieved its highest historical rank of #174 in 2025. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2025 with 2,066 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 216.9%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 60 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Nico scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Fast Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+216.9% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record2,066Births in 2025
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
60Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:0
1930s:0
1940s:0
1950s:0
1960s:52
1970s:134
1980s:509
1990s:2,107
2000s:2,932
2010s:6,462
2020s:9,098
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesNi-co
Letter Count4 Letters
Spelling ComplexityEasy
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 1.4% of SSA names. Starts with N, a letter used by only 3.6% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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