Name comparison · boy names
Nicolas vs. Niko
In 2025, Nicolas leads at #177 among U.S. boys' names, with Niko at #325. The full 145-year picture below shows how the two names got here.
Popularity since 1880
Head to head
| Metric | Nicolas | Niko |
|---|---|---|
| Trend | Rising | Stable |
| 2025 rank | #177 | #325 |
| Babies in 2025 | 2,053 | 1,046 |
| All-time peak | #132 in 1998 | #287 in 2022 |
| Uniqueness score | 26 / 100 | 34 / 100 |
| Strongest state | California (#100) | Alaska (#110) |