Nico is a unisex name of German origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 1,713 babies in the United States.
Nico at a glance
Gender
Unisex name
Origin
German · Italian
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ˈniːkoʊ/
About the name Nico
Nico belongs to the German and Italian tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.
In the United States, Nico first appears in Social Security records in 1960 and has been given to 20,212 babies since 1880, including 1,713 in 2024.
The meaning of Nico is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its German origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.
Is Nico a boy or girl name?
Nico is a unisex name. In 2024, 1,713 babies received the name in the US.
What origin is the name Nico?
Nico comes from the German and Italian tradition.
How popular is the name Nico?
Nico is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1960 and has been given to 20,212 babies since 1880.
How do you pronounce Nico?
Nico is pronounced /ˈniːkoʊ/ (IPA).
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