boy's name
Nikos
NEE-kohs (Greek)
- Origin Greek
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 1,083
Nikos is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 12 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Nikos is a name of Greek origin.
- Peaked in 2009, when 28 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- Today about 1 in 276,319 babies in the United States is given this name.
- First appears in US birth records in 1962.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Nikos Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 41 |
| 1970s | 91 |
| 1980s | 128 |
| 1990s | 152 |
| 2000s | 195 |
| 2010s | 186 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 89 |
How Popular Is Nikos?
In 2025, Nikos was given to 12 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
Where Nikos Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Nikos
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Nikos Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Nikos over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Nikos
- Greek NEE-kohs
Sibling Names for Nikos
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Nikos — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Nikos
How popular is the name Nikos?
In 2025, Nikos was given to 12 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
Is Nikos a girl's or a boy's name?
Nikos is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Nikos?
Nikos has 2 syllables.
When was Nikos most popular?
Nikos peaked in 2009, when 28 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Nikos a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Nikos currently ranks #2,599 in the United States. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.