Nicko
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Browse nicknames →Historical Record
Nicko first appeared in US Social Security records in 1972.
Over 8 babies have been named Nicko in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nicko is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #16,403 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #16,403
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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Nicko is also used as a boy name, ranked #9278.
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About the Name Nicko
Nicko is a girl name .
Is Nicko a boy or girl name? Nicko is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #16,403 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #9,278. Nicko is more commonly used as a boy name.
Nicko is currently ranked #16,403 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Nicko include Nic, Niy, Niie, and Nickins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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