Nico is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #4633 in 2025 with 30 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2009 with 45 births ranking #3604. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 53,576 girls born was named Nico. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Nico is a lively international short form from the Nicholas family and shares the idea of victory of the people. It feels stylish, compact, and easy to carry across languages.
Used in many European cultures, Nico has grown beyond nickname status and often stands as a full given name. Its modern success comes from sounding sleek and friendly at once.