Nico Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationNEE-koh / ˈniːkoʊGreek; Italian; Spanish
Meaning
Greek: Victory of the people; Italian: Short form of Nicola; Spanish: Short form of Nicolás
Historical & Cultural Background
Nico is often considered a diminutive of the name Nicholas, which has roots in Greek. The name gained popularity in various cultures, particularly in Italy and Spain. It has been used in various artistic and musical contexts, contributing to its modern appeal.
Trend Summary
Nico has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States over the past two decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Niko
- Nic
International Variants
- Nicolás (Spanish)
- Nicola (Italian)
- Niko (Finnish)
Famous people named Nico
Nico Rosberg is a retired German Formula One driver who won the World Championship in 2016.
Nico Muhly is an American composer known for his contemporary classical music.
Nico, born Christa Päffgen, was a German singer and actress known for her work with the Velvet Underground.
Fictional characters named Nico
Nico di Angelo is a character in Rick Riordan's 'Percy Jackson & the Olympians' series, known as the son of Hades.
Nico Minoru is a character in Marvel Comics, part of the 'Runaways' series, who possesses magical abilities.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Nico was first seen in the United States in 1960. Nico has ranked as high as #363 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Nico has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Nico (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 229 | |
| NY | 166 | |
| TX | 130 | |
| PA | 100 | |
| FL | 98 | |
| IL | 75 | |
| OH | 55 | |
| MA | 53 | |
| MI | 46 | |
| NC | 40 | |
| WA | 39 | |
| VA | 37 | |
| CT | 34 | |
| GA | 28 | |
| AZ | 26 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 6 |
| 1963 | 12 |
| 1966 | 6 |
| 1967 | 7 |
| 1968 | 10 |
| 1969 | 11 |
| 1970 | 12 |
| 1971 | 15 |
| 1972 | 14 |
| 1973 | 14 |
| 1974 | 9 |
| 1975 | 10 |
| 1976 | 18 |
| 1977 | 19 |
| 1978 | 13 |
| 1979 | 11 |
| 1980 | 10 |
| 1981 | 11 |
| 1982 | 11 |
| 1983 | 16 |
| 1984 | 18 |
| 1985 | 10 |
| 1986 | 10 |
| 1987 | 10 |
| 1988 | 96 |
| 1989 | 315 |
| 1990 | 266 |
| 1991 | 259 |
| 1992 | 283 |
| 1993 | 221 |
| 1994 | 203 |
| 1995 | 193 |
| 1996 | 158 |
| 1997 | 158 |
| 1998 | 164 |
| 1999 | 202 |
| 2000 | 190 |
| 2001 | 193 |
| 2002 | 248 |
| 2003 | 238 |
| 2004 | 282 |
| 2005 | 273 |
| 2006 | 342 |
| 2007 | 348 |
| 2008 | 366 |
| 2009 | 452 |
| 2010 | 422 |
| 2011 | 530 |
| 2012 | 501 |
| 2013 | 567 |
| 2014 | 650 |
| 2015 | 652 |
| 2016 | 611 |
| 2017 | 754 |
| 2018 | 844 |
| 2019 | 928 |
| 2020 | 1,044 |
| 2021 | 1,359 |
| 2022 | 1,474 |
| 2023 | 1,467 |
| 2024 | 1,678 |