How Popular (or Rare) was Niko in 2002?

🇺🇸 United States • Boy

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#995
2002 Rank
158
2002 Births
#287
Best Rank (2022)
1,191
Peak Year (2022)
13,255
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 12,288
Rarity Factor (2002)

📊 The Niko Story

Niko is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #995 in 2002 with 158 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2022 with 1,191 births ranking #287. In 2002, approximately 1 in every 12,288 boys born was named Niko. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.

Popularity Trend (1996–2025)

📅 Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2025. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from United States; 2026 and 2027 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

Name Meaning & Origin

Origin: Short form and international variant  |  Meaning: victory of the people

Niko is a concise international form from the Nicholas family and carries the meaning victory of the people. It feels bright, modern, and easy to wear.

The name appears in several European naming traditions and has gained broader use because it sounds simple and global. It is one of the forms that feels current without losing history.

Did you know?Niko offers the Nicholas tradition in one of its cleanest and most modern-looking shapes.
Similar namesNico, Nicholas, Nicolas, Milo, Luca

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