Nikko
Nikko is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Victory of the people (Greek origin) or sunlight (Japanese origin).
Origin and history
Nikko is a modern given name often used as a variation of Nico or Niko, derived from the Greek name Nicholas. It also shares a connection with the Japanese city of NikkÅ, which translates to 'sunlight' or 'sunshine'. In the United States, it has seen steady usage in recent decades as an upbeat, contemporary masculine name.
Popularity in the United States
4,526 babies in the United States have been named Nikko since 1880. It ranks #1842 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1065.
States where it is most popular
- CA (37.8 %)
- IL (13 %)
- TX (10.6 %)
- NY (7.9 %)
- FL (6.4 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 5 |
| 1980-1990 | 211 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,062 |
| 2000-2010 | 822 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,386 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,040 |
Famous people named Nikko
- Nikko Hurtado: Tattoo Artist, Television Personality
- Nikko Landeros: Sled Hockey Player, Paralympian
- Nikko Boxall: Athlete, Soccer Player
Fun facts
- Nikko functions both as a phonetic modern variant of the Greek name Nicholas and as a Japanese place name meaning sunshine.
- Nearly a quarter of all U.S. births registered with the name Nikko since 1880 have occurred since 2020.