Total births
1,060
Boys' name · since 1984
Niccolo
Niccolo has 1,060 recorded births since 1984 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2021 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #2856
- among boys today
- 1,060
- born since 1984
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 80%
- more common than other boys
1,060 babies have been named Niccolo since 1984, making it today's #2856 boys' name.
Social Security Administration records show Niccolo recorded 1,060 times among boys since 1984, holding rank #2856 nationally today, ahead of 80% 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 1984 to 2025.
- #2856 among boys today
- 1,060 born since 1984
- 2010s peak decade
- 80% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Niccolo is currently the #2856 boys' name in America, more common than 80% of boys - 1,060 born since 1984, peaking in the 2010s.
- #2856
- among boys today
- 1,060
- born since 1984
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 80%
- more common than other boys
Niccolo vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2856
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 80% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Niccolo was born in this single decade.
2021
Single peak year
51 babies were named Niccolo in 2021 - its busiest year on record.
How Niccolo compares
1,060 Top 30% higher than 70% 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
Niccolo's all-time total is 189% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Niccolo | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,060 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 51 | 23 | 22,252 |
Niccolo's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Niccolo's full recorded timeline at 2006, 65% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 35% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1986, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2021 peak of 51 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Niccolo at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2021
Current rank
#2,856
Active since
1984
Niccolo popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1984–2025
- Peak year (2021)
- 51
- Annual births at peak, across 42 years of records
Niccolo by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Niccolo's strongest decade.
332 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Niccolo births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 37
1980s
37 births
- 1990s
1990s
183 births
- 2000s
2000s
254 births
- 2010s
2010s
332 births
- 2020s
2020s
254 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 332 births (31% of all-time use).
How Niccolo 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 Niccolo's total volume
Niccolo vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Niccolo by state
Where Niccolo concentrates geographically, total births since 1984
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 202 | 19.1% |
| #2 | New York | | 68 | 6.4% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 14 | 1.3% |
| #4 | Texas | | 10 | 0.9% |
| #5 | Pennsylvania | | 7 | 0.7% |
California share of Niccolo's total US births 19.1%
Even split
202 of 1,060 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Niccolo? ▼
Since 1984, Social Security records show 1,060 babies named Niccolo. Today it holds rank #2856 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2021, with 51 births.
When was Niccolo most popular? ▼
Niccolo was most popular in the 2010s decade with 332 total births. The single peak year was 2021.
Where is Niccolo most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Niccolo are California (202 births), New York (68 births), Illinois (14 births).
How long has the name Niccolo been used? ▼
Niccolo has been recorded in Social Security data since 1984, spanning 42 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Niccolo? ▼
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 Niccolo's data
- Niccolo's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (332 total births) through the 2020s (254) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Niccolos (202 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 Niccolo
Nearby Names Like Niccolo
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Niccolo
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 Niccolo side by side: Niccolo vs Nicholas Niccolo vs Nicolas Niccolo vs Nick
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Niccolo
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1984–2025 (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. "Niccolo: #2856 Boys' Name - 1,060 Births, Peak 2021." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/niccolo. 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 Niccolo 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 July 2026.