Nikko
Boy name · #1317 in 2025 · Uniqueness 69/100
In 2025, 147 baby boys were named Nikko, placing it at #1317 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1198, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 12,245 boys born in 2025 was named Nikko.
Babies named Nikko per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 53-year story
Nikko first appears in the Social Security records in 1972, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2021, when 216 boys were named Nikko — good for #1016 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Nikko against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Nikko in class?
Nikko scores 69 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Nikko will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Nikko is most common
Geography matters for names, and Nikko is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Nikkos were CA (27), TX (14), CO (7), FL (7), IN (7). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Nikko
Statistically, parents drawn to Nikko tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Mikko, Neiko, Neko, Danilo, and Niall.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Nikko | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 147 | #1315 |
| 2024 | 154 | #1275 |
| 2023 | 194 | #1098 |
| 2022 | 166 | #1200 |
| 2021 | 216 | #1016 |
| 2020 | 163 | #1177 |
| 2019 | 144 | #1287 |
| 2018 | 164 | #1168 |
| 2017 | 135 | #1332 |
| 2016 | 142 | #1279 |
| 2015 | 154 | #1198 |
| 2014 | 145 | #1245 |
| 2013 | 150 | #1192 |
| 2012 | 131 | #1308 |
| 2011 | 109 | #1484 |
| 2010 | 112 | #1462 |
| 2009 | 99 | #1604 |
| 2008 | 92 | #1665 |
| 2007 | 85 | #1741 |
| 2006 | 76 | #1808 |
| 2005 | 121 | #1280 |
| 2004 | 57 | #2075 |
| 2003 | 62 | #1885 |
| 2002 | 77 | #1589 |
| 2001 | 78 | #1543 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Nikko a popular boy name?
Nikko ranked #1317 among boys in 2025 with 147 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1198.
When was the name Nikko most popular?
Nikko peaked in 2021, when 216 American boys received the name (ranked #1016 that year). Since 2021 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Nikko?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 12,245 newborn American boys was named Nikko. It scores 69/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.