Niccolo
Every Niccolo since 1984 — 1,060 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Niccolo
Niccolo is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,070 in 2025 with 40 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1984, 1,060 American babies have been named Niccolo. Its peak came in 2021, when 51 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Niccolo stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Niccolo year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 40 | #3,070 |
| 2024 | 45 | #2,860 |
| 2023 | 42 | #2,988 |
| 2022 | 47 | #2,783 |
| 2021 | 51 | #2,575 |
| 2020 | 29 | #3,706 |
| 2019 | 23 | #4,435 |
| 2018 | 19 | #5,052 |
| 2017 | 26 | #4,063 |
| 2016 | 29 | #3,747 |
| 2015 | 38 | #3,066 |
| 2014 | 36 | #3,142 |
| 2013 | 44 | #2,697 |
| 2012 | 40 | #2,942 |
| 2011 | 33 | #3,348 |
| 2010 | 44 | #2,771 |
| 2009 | 29 | #3,698 |
| 2008 | 22 | #4,495 |
| 2007 | 27 | #3,866 |
| 2006 | 30 | #3,501 |
| 2005 | 30 | #3,365 |
| 2004 | 26 | #3,605 |
| 2003 | 22 | #3,931 |
| 2002 | 25 | #3,530 |
| 2001 | 26 | #3,383 |
| 2000 | 17 | #4,512 |
| 1995 | 10 | #5,781 |
| 1990 | 18 | #3,417 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Niccolo in 2025?
Niccolo ranked #3,070 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 40 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Niccolo?
1,060 babies have been named Niccolo in the United States since 1984, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Niccolo most popular?
Niccolo peaked in 2021, when 51 newborns received the name.
Is Niccolo a boy or girl name?
Niccolo is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Niccolo rising or falling?
Niccolo is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.