Boy nameCurrently #343 in the USRising
Niko
//ˈnikoʊ//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20224 lettersStarts with N
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Niko's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Niko's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Niko |
|---|---|
| 1962 | 5 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1968 | 16 |
| 1969 | 19 |
| 1970 | 25 |
| 1971 | 28 |
| 1972 | 36 |
| 1973 | 34 |
| 1974 | 29 |
| 1975 | 18 |
| 1976 | 8 |
| 1977 | 15 |
| 1978 | 13 |
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1981 | 14 |
| 1982 | 12 |
| 1983 | 21 |
| 1984 | 18 |
| 1985 | 13 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1987 | 17 |
| 1988 | 80 |
| 1989 | 146 |
| 1990 | 171 |
| 1991 | 170 |
| 1992 | 148 |
| 1993 | 142 |
| 1994 | 156 |
| 1995 | 174 |
| 1996 | 153 |
| 1997 | 153 |
| 1998 | 153 |
| 1999 | 128 |
| 2000 | 147 |
| 2001 | 166 |
| 2002 | 164 |
| 2003 | 186 |
| 2004 | 175 |
| 2005 | 169 |
| 2006 | 199 |
| 2007 | 225 |
| 2008 | 279 |
| 2009 | 287 |
| 2010 | 288 |
| 2011 | 315 |
| 2012 | 360 |
| 2013 | 445 |
| 2014 | 442 |
| 2015 | 436 |
| 2016 | 452 |
| 2017 | 523 |
| 2018 | 556 |
| 2019 | 755 |
| 2020 | 885 |
| 2021 | 1,190 |
| 2022 | 1,211 |
| 2023 | 1,051 |
| 2024 | 1,018 |
Niko through the decades
- Niko peaked in 2022, when 1,211 babies were named Niko in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Niko has risen 168% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Niko currently ranks #343 in the US and is on the rise.