Nikko
Boy name · #1317 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Nikko? In official American birth records, Nikko has been tracked continuously since 1972, giving it 53 years of documented American history.
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. Source: Official national birth records.
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?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Nikko is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". 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
State-level data for Nikko 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 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
How old is the name Nikko?
In official American birth records, the name Nikko first appeared in 1972 (over 53 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 53 years.
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. 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.