Declining since 2009, #6,803 for boys today.
Popularity of Nikos since 1962
Babies named Nikos per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 41 |
| 1970s | 91 |
| 1980s | 128 |
| 1990s | 152 |
| 2000s | 195 |
| 2010s | 186 |
| 2020s | 89 |
Meaning & origin
Nikos entered U.S. records in 1962 and reached its peak rank of 6803 in 2009, a year when the name was most frequently chosen. Since 2009, its trajectory has been falling, with the latest data from 2025 showing a 1-in-142,340 birth rate. While not among the most common Greek names in America, Nikos maintains steady use among families honoring Greek heritage. Its top states are not recorded due to low overall numbers, but it is most likely concentrated in areas with significant Greek-American communities, such as New York and Massachusetts. Nicknames like Niko offer familiarity, and the name's strong etymology ties it to the classical Greek tradition.
Nikos is a Greek name derived from Nikolaos, combining 'nike' (victory) and 'laos' (people). It is a common short form of Nikolaos in Greece and Cyprus, used as a given name in its own right since at least the 20th century. The name has spread internationally through Greek diaspora communities.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Niko, Nik
Variants: Niko
Sibling names for Nikos
Names that share Nikos's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Eleni, Sophia, Alexandra, Maria, Katerina, Stavroula, Aleka, Ekaterini, Kalliopi, Toula, Evagelia, Nefeli, Vasilia, Yianna
Brothers: Dimitri, Yannis, Christos, Stavros, Petros, Constantinos, Dimitris, Giannis, Spiros, Yanis, Yiannis, Costas, Gerasimos, Kostas, Stelios, Yanni, Demetres, Minas, Savalas, Spyros
