Niko
Niko is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Victory of the people.
Origin and history
Niko is a shortened form of Nicholas or Nikolas, originating from Greek roots meaning victory of the people. It is widely used across various European cultures as an independent given name. In the United States, its popularity has grown significantly in recent years as a sleek modern choice.
Popularity in the United States
14,629 babies in the United States have been named Niko since 1880. It ranks #983 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #318.
States where it is most popular
- CA (21.1 %)
- TX (8.2 %)
- NY (7.9 %)
- FL (6.7 %)
- IL (5.4 %)
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 | 21 |
| 1970-1980 | 86 |
| 1980-1990 | 313 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,510 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,922 |
| 2010-2019 | 4,455 |
| 2020-2029 | 6,322 |
Famous people named Niko
- Niko Kovac: Football Manager, Footballer
- Niko Omilana: Youtuber, Content Creator
Fun facts
- Niko is popular across several languages, including Finnish, German, Croatian, and Greek.
- The name has seen a strong surge in U.S. usage during the 2020s compared to its historic average.