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How Many People Are Named Nico?
Estimated people named Nico living in the U.S. today
19,916
Gender distribution
95% male · 5% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 20,212
- Peak year: 2024 (1,713 births)
- Estimated living today: 19,916
Nico by age group — who carries the name today?
Nico popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Nico
Nico has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 20,212 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 19,916 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 17,162 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Nicos you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Nico in the US?
An estimated 19,916 people named Nico are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Nico rare — about 1 in 17,162 Americans.
Is Nico a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Nico is 95% male and 5% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Nico most popular?
Nico peaked in 2024, when 1,713 babies were given the name. Its current trend is rising compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Nico?
Nico ranks #1,599 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 50 out of 100 (higher means rarer).