Niko
boy name#325 in 2025Niko entered the US charts in 1962, peaked at #287 in 2022, ranks #325 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1962–2025
#325
rank today
#287
peak (2022)
1,046
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #4015 |
| 1970s | #3719 |
| 1980s | #3321 |
| 1990s | #890 |
| 2000s | #942 |
| 2010s | #614 |
| 2020s | #321 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Niko has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 14,500 people named Niko are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Niko is a kid of about 7 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Niko in 2025?
- Niko ranks #325 among US boy names in 2025, with 1,046 babies given the name.
- When was the name Niko most popular?
- Niko peaked in 2022, reaching #287 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Niko with classmates?
- Niko will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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