Nikos
A transliteration of the Greek male given name Νίκος (Níkos) used in Greece.
Every Nikos since 1962 — 882 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nikos
Nikos is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,076 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1962, 882 American babies have been named Nikos. Its peak came in 2009, when 28 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Nikos stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nikos year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | #7,076 |
| 2024 | 15 | #6,101 |
| 2023 | 11 | #7,609 |
| 2022 | 18 | #5,367 |
| 2021 | 20 | #4,888 |
| 2020 | 13 | #6,533 |
| 2019 | 17 | #5,498 |
| 2018 | 16 | #5,711 |
| 2017 | 16 | #5,710 |
| 2016 | 20 | #4,892 |
| 2015 | 22 | #4,506 |
| 2014 | 22 | #4,489 |
| 2013 | 15 | #5,841 |
| 2012 | 17 | #5,427 |
| 2011 | 22 | #4,462 |
| 2010 | 19 | #4,980 |
| 2009 | 28 | #3,798 |
| 2008 | 25 | #4,109 |
| 2007 | 14 | #6,170 |
| 2006 | 23 | #4,186 |
| 2005 | 21 | #4,293 |
| 2004 | 25 | #3,716 |
| 2003 | 13 | #5,787 |
| 2002 | 15 | #5,075 |
| 2001 | 10 | #6,788 |
| 2000 | 21 | #3,876 |
| 1995 | 15 | #4,212 |
| 1990 | 9 | #5,691 |
| 1985 | 13 | #3,542 |
| 1980 | 11 | #3,776 |
| 1975 | 14 | #2,863 |
| 1970 | 10 | #3,209 |
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Famous people named Nikos
- Nikos Kazantzakis Writer · 1883–1957
- Nikos Sampson Politician · 1935–2001
- Nikos Zachariadis Politician · 1903–1973
- Nikos Skalkottas Composer · 1904–1949
- Nikos Galis Basketball player · b. 1957
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nikos mean?
A transliteration of the Greek male given name Νίκος (Níkos) used in Greece.
How popular is the name Nikos in 2025?
Nikos ranked #7,076 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nikos?
882 babies have been named Nikos in the United States since 1962, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nikos most popular?
Nikos peaked in 2009, when 28 newborns received the name.
Is Nikos a boy or girl name?
Nikos is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nikos rising or falling?
Nikos is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Nikos?
Well-known people named Nikos include Nikos Kazantzakis (writer), Nikos Sampson (politician), Nikos Zachariadis (politician).