Niccolo
Boy name · #3055 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Niccolo? In official American birth records, Niccolo has been tracked continuously since 1984, giving it 41 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 40 baby boys were named Niccolo, placing it at #3055 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #3022, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 45,000 boys born in 2025 was named Niccolo.
The 41-year story
Niccolo first appears in the Social Security records in 1984, when 9 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2021, when 51 boys were named Niccolo — good for #2552 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.
Babies named Niccolo per year. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Niccolo against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Niccolo in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Niccolo is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Niccolo will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Niccolo is most common
State-level data for Niccolo is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Niccolo
Statistically, parents drawn to Niccolo tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Nicolo, Romelo, Apolo, Neko, and Manolo.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Niccolo | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 40 | #3036 |
| 2024 | 45 | #2835 |
| 2023 | 42 | #2952 |
| 2022 | 47 | #2753 |
| 2021 | 51 | #2552 |
| 2020 | 29 | #3653 |
| 2019 | 23 | #4337 |
| 2018 | 19 | #4918 |
| 2017 | 26 | #3993 |
| 2016 | 29 | #3681 |
| 2015 | 38 | #3022 |
| 2014 | 36 | #3090 |
| 2013 | 44 | #2668 |
| 2012 | 40 | #2905 |
| 2011 | 33 | #3306 |
| 2010 | 44 | #2730 |
| 2009 | 29 | #3639 |
| 2008 | 22 | #4395 |
| 2007 | 27 | #3793 |
| 2006 | 30 | #3451 |
| 2005 | 30 | #3319 |
| 2004 | 26 | #3534 |
| 2003 | 22 | #3838 |
| 2002 | 25 | #3450 |
| 2001 | 26 | #3321 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Niccolo?
In official American birth records, the name Niccolo first appeared in 1984 (over 41 years ago), when 9 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 41 years.
Is Niccolo a popular boy name?
Niccolo ranked #3055 among boys in 2025 with 40 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #3022.
When was the name Niccolo most popular?
Niccolo peaked in 2021, when 51 American boys received the name (ranked #2552 that year). Since 2021 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Niccolo?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 45,000 newborn American boys was named Niccolo. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.