How old is someone named Niko?
The average Niko is 12 years old.
Half of all living Nikos are between 4 and 17.
When was Niko popular?
Most of the Nikos in the country were born in the last 15 years. The name peaked in 2022 and is still near the top.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 45 | under 100 |
| 1970s | 211 | 200 |
| 1980s | 334 | 320 |
| 1990s | 1,548 | 1,500 |
| 2000s | 1,997 | 2,000 |
| 2010s | 4,574 | 4,500 |
| 2020s | 6,426 | 6,400 |
How many Nikos are still alive?
About 15,000 Nikos are alive in the US today. That's 99% of the roughly 15,000 babies named Niko since 1962.
Nearly every Niko ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Niko?
About two in three living Nikos are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
- Gen X 2%
- Millennial 9%
- Gen Z 22%
- Gen Alpha 67%
Is Niko an old name?
No. Niko 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 Niko will be 24 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Niko a boy or girl name?
Mostly boys: 96.7% of living Nikos are men.
Names the same age as Niko
NAME TWIN
Niko's name twin is Ridge. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Ridge's age curve is the closest match to Niko's: 91% alike.
Other spellings: Nico (12)
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Questions about the name Niko
How old is the average Niko?
The average Niko in the US is 12 years old. The median is 8, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Niko?
About 15,000 Nikos are alive in the US today, out of roughly 15,000 babies given the name since 1962.
When was the name Niko most popular?
In 2022, when about 1,200 baby boys were named Niko.
Is Niko a Gen Alpha name?
Yes. About 67% of living Nikos 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