Nico
Nico is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Victory of the people.
Origin and history
Nico is a short form of Nicolas or Nicholas, originating from the Greek name Nikolaos. It has grown significantly in popularity in the United States in recent years as a stylish, standalone modern name. It is also widely used across Europe in languages such as Italian, German, and Spanish.
Popularity in the United States
21,294 babies in the United States have been named Nico since 1880. It ranks #808 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #231.
States where it is most popular
- CA (18.8 %)
- NY (10.5 %)
- PA (7.8 %)
- TX (6.2 %)
- NJ (6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 52 |
| 1970-1980 | 134 |
| 1980-1990 | 509 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,107 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,932 |
| 2010-2019 | 6,462 |
| 2020-2029 | 9,098 |
Famous people named Nico
- Nico Rosberg: Racing Driver, Formula One Champion
- Nico Hischier: Ice Hockey Player
- Nico Hoerner: Baseball Player
Fun facts
- Although historically a nickname for Nicholas or Nicodemus, Nico is now widely given as an official full name in the United States.
- The name derives from the Greek root 'nike', which means victory.