How old is someone named Nico?
The average Nico is 12 years old.
Half of all living Nicos are between 4 and 18.
When was Nico popular?
Nico is a modern favorite: it climbed through the 2000s and hit its high in 2025. 2,096 babies got the name in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 84 | under 100 |
| 1970s | 246 | 230 |
| 1980s | 545 | 520 |
| 1990s | 2,187 | 2,100 |
| 2000s | 3,147 | 3,100 |
| 2010s | 6,813 | 6,800 |
| 2020s | 9,300 | 9,200 |
How many Nicos are still alive?
About 22,000 Nicos are alive in the US today. That's 99% of the roughly 22,000 babies named Nico since 1960.
Nearly every Nico ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Nico?
About two in three living Nicos are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
- Gen X 1%
- Millennial 9%
- Gen Z 24%
- Gen Alpha 66%
Is Nico an old name?
No. Nico is one of the youngest names around: younger than 90 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Nico will be 23 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Nico a boy or girl name?
Mostly boys: 95.4% of living Nicos are men.
Names the same age as Nico
NAME TWIN
Nico's name twin is Ayla. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Ayla's age curve is the closest match to Nico's: 91% alike.
Other spellings: Niko (12)
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Questions about the name Nico
How old is the average Nico?
The average Nico in the US is 12 years old. The median is 8, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Nico?
About 22,000 Nicos are alive in the US today, out of roughly 22,000 babies given the name since 1960.
When was the name Nico most popular?
In 2025, when about 2,100 baby boys were named Nico.
Is Nico a Gen Alpha name?
Yes. About 66% of living Nicos are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this