Total births
1,168
Boys' name · since 1988
Nicco
Since 1988, U.S. Social Security records show 1,168 babies named Nicco, peaking in 2022. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #4024
- among boys today
- 1,168
- born since 1988
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 72%
- more common than other boys
1,168 babies have been named Nicco since 1988, making it today's #4024 boys' name.
Social Security Administration records show Nicco recorded 1,168 times among boys since 1988, holding rank #4024 nationally today, ahead of 72% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1988 to 2025.
- #4024 among boys today
- 1,168 born since 1988
- 2010s peak decade
- 72% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Nicco is currently the #4024 boys' name in America, more common than 72% of boys - 1,168 born since 1988, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4024
- among boys today
- 1,168
- born since 1988
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 72%
- more common than other boys
Nicco vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4024
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 72% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Nicco was born in this single decade.
2022
Single peak year
53 babies were named Nicco in 2022 - its busiest year on record.
How Nicco compares
1,168 Top 28% higher than 72% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Nicco's all-time total is 3x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Nicco | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,168 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 53 | 23 | 22,252 |
Nicco's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Nicco's full recorded timeline at 2007, 59% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 41% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1997, with just 14 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2022 peak of 53 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Nicco at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2022
Current rank
#4,024
Active since
1988
Nicco popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1988–2025
- Peak year (2022)
- 53
- Annual births at peak, across 38 years of records
Nicco popularity over time - girls
5 total births recorded since 1970 (Nicco as girls' name)
Nicco by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Nicco's strongest decade.
351 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Nicco births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 42
1980s
42 births
- 1990s
1990s
252 births
- 2000s
2000s
305 births
- 2010s
2010s
351 births
- 2020s
2020s
218 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 351 births (30% of all-time use).
How Nicco compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Nicco's total volume
Nicco vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Nicco by state
Where Nicco concentrates geographically, total births since 1988
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 201 | 17.2% |
| #2 | Pennsylvania | | 21 | 1.8% |
| #3 | Texas | | 21 | 1.8% |
| #4 | Florida | | 15 | 1.3% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 11 | 0.9% |
| #6 | New York | | 6 | 0.5% |
| #7 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.4% |
California share of Nicco's total US births 17.2%
Even split
201 of 1,168 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nicco? ▼
1,168 babies have been named Nicco since 1988. It currently ranks #4024 among boys. The peak year was 2022 with 53 births.
When was Nicco most popular? ▼
Nicco was most popular in the 2010s decade with 351 total births. The single peak year was 2022.
Where is Nicco most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nicco are California (201 births), Pennsylvania (21 births), Texas (21 births).
How long has the name Nicco been used? ▼
Records for Nicco go back to 1988, giving 38 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Nicco? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nicholas, Nicolas, Nick, Nickolas, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Nicco's data
- Nicco's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (351 total births) through the 2020s (218) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Niccos (201 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Nicco
Nearby Names Like Nicco
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nicco
Nicholas Boy
#117 926,047 births
Nicolas Boy
#184 101,585 births
Nick Boy
#1418 50,457 births
Nickolas Boy
#1542 39,356 births
Nico Boy
#211 21,294 births
Compare Nicco side by side: Nicco vs Nicholas Nicco vs Nicolas Nicco vs Nick
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Nicco
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1988–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Nicco: #4024 Boys' Name - 1,168 Births, Peak 2022." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nicco. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Nicco draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.