NAME PROFILE

Nicko

Derived from the Old French title for a nobleman who ruled over a border territory. It represents a person with an innate sense of authority and a charming, sophisticated presence that naturally draws others toward them.

Key Stats

Total births299
GenderMale (6% / 94%)
Peak year1989
Peak generationMillennial
First recorded1989
Most recent1993
Syllables2
OriginFrench, African-American
Comeback nameNo

Popularity Trend (1910–2025)

19102025

Top States

CA — 67%NY — 33%AK — 0%PA — 0%ND — 0%

Notable People

Marqui Christian (Professional football player for the Los Angeles Rams) · Marquis de Lafayette (French aristocrat and key figure in the American Revolution) · Marquis Daniels (Former professional basketball player and coach) · Marquis Grissom (Major League Baseball All-Star outfielder) · Marquis Cooper (Professional football linebacker for multiple NFL teams)

Nicknames & Diminutives

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