Nico
Nico: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /หniหkoส/ ยท /หniหkษส/
Meaning and origin of Nico
- A diminutive of the male given names Nicolas, Nicola, Nikos, etc.
- A diminutive of the female given name Nichola.
- A diminutive of the male given name Nicholas.
Etymology
Variant of Nick + -o.
How popular is Nico?
Since 1880, 1,028 girls and 21,294 boys in the U.S. have been named Nico (5% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3122 in 1971. Its highest rank for boys was #174 in 2025. In 2025 it ranked #174 for boys, with 2,096 babies given the name.
Names similar to Nico
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
Sibling name ideas for Nico
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Nico FAQ
What does the name Nico mean?
A diminutive of the male given names Nicolas, Nicola, Nikos, etc. A diminutive of the female given name Nichola. A diminutive of the male given name Nicholas. Variant of Nick + -o.
How popular is the name Nico?
Since 1880, 1,028 girls and 21,294 boys in the U.S. have been named Nico (5% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3122 in 1971. Its highest rank for boys was #174 in 2025. In 2025 it ranked #174 for boys, with 2,096 babies given the name.
Is Nico a boy or girl name?
Nico is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 1,028 girls and 21,294 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.