Boy · #8,947 in 2026

Nicandro

Name: Popularity of the name Nicandro in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Nicandro, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#8,947

Peak Rank

#4,290 (1994)

Total Babies

175

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1919

First Year

2024

Last Year

1994

Peak Year

#4290

Peak Rank

175

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nicandro

Nicandro first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1919, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1994, when 14 Nicandros were born — ranking #4,290 that year. As of 2026, Nicandro ranks #8,947 for baby boys with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 175 Nicandros have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Nicandro

Phonetically similar names — useful when Nicandro is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Mcandrew
Mckendry
Nakamura
Nakano
Nicoderm
Nicastro
Nicanor
Mackinder
Mikado
Mcenroe
Maeandra
Mcindoe

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nicandro

What does the name Nicandro mean?

Nicandro is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1919. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nicandro in 2026?

In 2026, Nicandro ranks #8,947 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Nicandro most popular?

Nicandro reached its peak popularity in 1994, ranking #4,290 that year with 14 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Nicandro most popular?

Nicandro has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Nicandro.

Is Nicandro a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Nicandro is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Nicandro?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nicandro include Arren, Rasul, Dekendrick. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nicandro

Nicandro is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1919 and has accumulated 175 births in the dataset. Nicandro's peak popularity came in 1994 when it ranked #4,290. Use the chart and map above to compare Nicandro's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.