Declining since 2022, #4,707 for boys today.
Popularity of Nicco since 1988
Babies named Nicco per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 42 |
| 1990s | 252 |
| 2000s | 305 |
| 2010s | 351 |
| 2020s | 218 |
Meaning & origin
Nicco is a modern name that first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1988. It reached its peak popularity in 2022, ranking 4707th, with about 1 in 81,337 boys receiving the name that year. Since 2022, its usage has declined. The name is most common in California, reflecting its contemporary, trend-driven appeal as a stylistic variant of the more traditional Nico. While lacking deep historical roots, Nicco fits a pattern of short, vowel-ending names popular in the 21st century.
Nicco is a modern invented name, likely deriving from Nico, itself a short form of Nicholas. Nicholas originates from Greek Nikolaos, meaning 'victory of the people.' Nicco emerged in the late 20th century as a distinctive spelling variant, first recorded in the United States in 1988.
Where Nicco is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Nicco
Names that share Nicco's style, for a brother or sister.
