Total births
882
Boys' name · since 1962
Nikos
Nikos has 882 recorded births since 1962 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2009 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #5957
- among boys today
- 882
- born since 1962
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 58%
- more common than other boys
882 babies have been named Nikos since 1962, making it today's #5957 boys' name.
Social Security Administration records show Nikos recorded 882 times among boys since 1962, holding rank #5957 nationally today, ahead of 58% of boys, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1962 to 2025.
- #5957 among boys today
- 882 born since 1962
- 2000s peak decade
- 58% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Nikos is currently the #5957 boys' name in America, more common than 58% of boys - 882 born since 1962, peaking in the 2000s.
- #5957
- among boys today
- 882
- born since 1962
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 58%
- more common than other boys
Nikos vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5957
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 58% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
22% of everyone ever named Nikos was born in this single decade.
2009
Single peak year
28 babies were named Nikos in 2009 - its busiest year on record.
How Nikos compares
882 Top 33% higher than 67% 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
Nikos's all-time total is 140% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Nikos | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 882 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 28 | 23 | 22,252 |
Nikos's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Nikos's full recorded timeline at 1996, 61% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 39% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1962, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2009 peak of 28 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Nikos at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2009
Current rank
#5,957
Active since
1962
Nikos popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1962–2025
- Peak year (2009)
- 28
- Annual births at peak, across 64 years of records
Nikos by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Nikos's strongest decade.
195 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 22% of all-time use.
Nikos births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 41
1960s
41 births
- 1970s
1970s
91 births
- 1980s
1980s
128 births
- 1990s
1990s
152 births
- 2000s
2000s
195 births
- 2010s
2010s
186 births
- 2020s
2020s
89 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 195 births (22% of all-time use).
How Nikos 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 Nikos's total volume
Nikos vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Nikos by state
Where Nikos concentrates geographically, total births since 1962
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 36 | 4.1% |
| #2 | New York | | 15 | 1.7% |
| #3 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 0.6% |
California share of Nikos's total US births 4.1%
Even split
36 of 882 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nikos? ▼
Nikos has been given to 882 babies in the U.S. since 1962, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #5957 as of the latest data. 28 babies were born in 2009, its single highest year.
When was Nikos most popular? ▼
Nikos was most popular in the 2000s decade with 195 total births. The single peak year was 2009.
Where is Nikos most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nikos are California (36 births), New York (15 births), Pennsylvania (5 births).
How long has the name Nikos been used? ▼
Records for Nikos go back to 1962, giving 64 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Nikos? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nikolas, Niko, Nikolai, Nikhil, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Nikos's data
- Nikos's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (195 total births) through the 2020s (89) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Nikoss (36 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 Nikos
Nearby Names Like Nikos
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nikos
Nikolas Boy
#730 24,035 births
Niko Boy
#344 14,629 births
Nikolai Boy
#593 11,027 births
Nikhil Boy
#2541 5,404 births
Nikko Boy
#1280 4,526 births
Compare Nikos side by side: Nikos vs Nikolas Nikos vs Niko Nikos vs Nikolai
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Names with a similar popularity rank to Nikos
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, 1962–2025 (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. "Nikos: #5957 Boys' Name - 882 Births, Peak 2009." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nikos. 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 Nikos 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.