Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Niko.
National Rank (2025)
#325
All-Time Peak Rank
#287 (2022)
Total U.S. Births
14,629
Unisex Distribution96.7% Boy / 3.3% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Niko Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Niko
According to SSA data, Niko achieved its highest historical rank of #287 in 2022. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2022 with 1,192 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 146.1%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 49 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Niko scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+146.1% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record1,192Births in 2022
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
49Years
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:21
1970s:86
1980s:313
1990s:1,510
2000s:1,922
2010s:4,455
2020s:6,322
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesNi-ko
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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