gender neutral
Nico
victory of the people
About Nico
Crisp, confident, and effortlessly cool—Nico captures attention immediately. This name radiates energy and charm with just four letters, proving that impact doesn't require length. The European flair gives it an international sophistication that feels worldly and cultured. Nico suits an adventurous spirit, someone destined to explore and create rather than simply follow. Its brevity makes it impossible to forget, leaving a lasting impression in any introduction. The name works beautifully across languages and cultures, offering your son ease wherever life takes him. There's a youthful vitality to Nico that never feels juvenile, maintaining appeal from playground to boardroom. The strong opening and closing consonants create a decisive, purposeful sound that conveys determination. Choose Nico for a son who'll forge his own path with style and substance. This name doesn't whisper—it announces presence while remaining approachable and friendly. It's modern without being trendy, classic without being dated, hitting that perfect sweet spot for parents seeking something distinctive yet dependable.
Popularity of the Name Nico
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | #989 | ||||
| 1989 | #545 | ||||
| 1990 | #619 | ||||
| 1991 | #633 | #625 | |||
| 1992 | #611 | #230 | #507 | ||
| 1993 | #697 | #865 | |||
| 1994 | #737 | #360 | #821 | ||
| 1995 | #770 | #349 | #624 | ||
| 1996 | #870 | #419 | #789 | ||
| 1997 | #880 | #375 | #844 | ||
| 1998 | #889 | #432 | #955 | ||
| 1999 | #778 | #486 | |||
| 2000 | #841 | #458 | #224 | #817 | |
| 2001 | #840 | #543 | #773 | ||
| 2002 | #717 | #466 | #288 | #800 | |
| 2003 | #752 | #395 | #264 | #822 | |
| 2004 | #694 | #490 | #225 | #791 | |
| 2005 | #740 | #435 | #210 | #596 | |
| 2006 | #667 | #479 | #233 | #685 | #724 |
| 2007 | #683 | #518 | #179 | #703 | |
| 2008 | #662 | #499 | #173 | #578 | #611 |
| 2009 | #583 | #490 | #147 | #393 | |
| 2010 | #594 | #386 | #211 | #400 | |
| 2011 | #494 | #373 | #169 | #405 | |
| 2012 | #524 | #342 | #143 | #597 | #340 |
| 2013 | #487 | #336 | #161 | #349 | |
| 2014 | #454 | #293 | #117 | #833 | #301 |
| 2015 | #464 | #294 | #138 | #317 | |
| 2016 | #497 | #335 | #122 | #442 | #335 |
| 2017 | #412 | #296 | #151 | #481 | #309 |
| 2018 | #382 | #269 | #107 | #820 | #282 |
| 2019 | #356 | #249 | #104 | #376 | #290 |
| 2020 | #318 | #231 | #122 | #276 | |
| 2021 | #259 | #201 | #66 | #368 | #213 |
| 2022 | #237 | #183 | #72 | #404 | #204 |
| 2023 | #240 | #187 | #85 | #450 | #188 |
| 2024 | #212 | #174 | #71 | #488 | #212 |
| 2025 | #174 | #159 | #81 | #382 | #177 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Nico
Names Similar to Nico
Nicknames for Nico
- Nick
- Nik
- Niko
- Nic
- Neo
Famous People Named Nico
| Nico Rosberg | German Formula One racing driver |
| Nico Hülkenberg | German racing driver |
| Nico Tortorella | American actor |
| Nico Mirallegro | English actor |
| Nico Muhly | American composer |
| Nico Ali Walsh | American boxer and grandson of Muhammad Ali |
| Nico Santos | Filipino-American actor and comedian |
| Nico Sturm | German ice hockey player |
| Nico Hofmann | German film producer and director |
| Nico Hischier | Swiss ice hockey player |
| Nico Sereba | member of the musical duo Nico & Vinz |
| Nico Claesen | Belgian former footballer |
| Nico Scholly | reality TV star from "Below Deck" |
| Nico Elvedi | Swiss footballer |
| Nico Daws | Canadian ice hockey player |
| Nico Giani | Italian fashion designer |
| Nico Panagio | South African television presenter and actor |
| Nico Yennaris | English-born Hong Kong footballer |
| Nico Jacobsen | Danish handball player |
| Nico Menzel | German racing driver |
Characters Named Nico
| Nico di Angelo | character from the "Percy Jackson & the Olympians" book series |
| Nico Robin | character from the anime and manga series "One Piece" |
| Nico Minoru | character from the Marvel Comics series "Runaways" |
| Nico Bellic | protagonist of the video game "Grand Theft Auto IV" |
| Nico Yazawa | character from the anime and manga series "Love Live! School Idol Project" |
| Nico Santos | character from the TV series "Superstore" |
| Nico Hirsch | character from the TV series "Younger" |
| Nico Scholly | character from the reality TV series "Below Deck" |
| Nico Harris | character from the TV series "Sonny with a Chance" |