Total births
325
Boys' name · since 1989
Nieko
Since 1989, U.S. Social Security records show 325 babies named Nieko, peaking in 2022. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #5770
- among boys today
- 325
- born since 1989
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 60%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Nieko is the #5770 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 325 recorded since 1989.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Nieko has been recorded 325 times among boys since 1989, currently ranked #5770 nationally and more common than 60% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1989 to 2025.
- #5770 among boys today
- 325 born since 1989
- 1990s peak decade
- 60% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Nieko is currently the #5770 boys' name in America, more common than 60% of boys - 325 born since 1989, peaking in the 1990s.
- #5770
- among boys today
- 325
- born since 1989
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 60%
- more common than other boys
Nieko vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5770
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 60% of names given to boys today.
1990s
Peak decade
26% of everyone ever named Nieko was born in this single decade.
2022
Single peak year
18 babies were named Nieko in 2022 - its busiest year on record.
How Nieko compares
325 48th percentile among 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
Nieko's all-time total is 11% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Nieko | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 325 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 18 | 23 | 22,252 |
Nieko's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Nieko's SSA record in two at 2007 and the more recent half accounts for 59% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 41%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1991, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2022 peak of 18, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Nieko at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2022
Current rank
#5,770
Active since
1989
Nieko popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1989–2025
- Peak year (2022)
- 18
- Annual births at peak, across 37 years of records
Nieko by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Nieko's strongest decade.
85 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 26% of all-time use.
Nieko births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 6
1980s
6 births
- 1990s
1990s
85 births
- 2000s
2000s
65 births
- 2010s
2010s
85 births
- 2020s
2020s
84 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 85 births (26% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nieko? ▼
325 babies have been named Nieko since 1989. It currently ranks #5770 among boys. The peak year was 2022 with 18 births.
When was Nieko most popular? ▼
Nieko was most popular in the 1990s decade with 85 total births. The single peak year was 2022.
How long has the name Nieko been used? ▼
Records for Nieko go back to 1989, giving 37 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Nieko? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Niels, Niel, Nieves, Niegel, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Nieko's data
- Nieko's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (85 total births) through the 2020s (84) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Nieko
Nearby Names Like Nieko
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nieko
Niels Boy
#6213 1,462 births
Niel Boy
1,384 births
Nieves Boy
595 births
Niegel Boy
29 births
Nieem Boy
25 births
Compare Nieko side by side: Nieko vs Niels Nieko vs Niel Nieko vs Nieves
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Names with a similar popularity rank to Nieko
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, 1989–2025 (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. "Nieko: #5770 Boys' Name - 325 Births, Peak 2022." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nieko. 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 Nieko 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.