Boy · #6,214 in 2026

Nio

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

Current Rank

#6,214

Peak Rank

#5,335 (2021)

Total Babies

132

5-Yr Trend

+43%

2011

First Year

2026

Last Year

2021

Peak Year

#5335

Peak Rank

132

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nio

Nio first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2011, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2021, when 17 Nios were born — ranking #5,335 that year. As of 2026, Nio ranks #6,214 for baby boys with 14 births, rising sharply (+43% over the past five years). In total, more than 132 Nios have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Nio

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

Neo
Nea
Neah
Niue
Naoh
Nohow
Nyo
Niu
Neea
Mnea
Neia
Nieuw

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nio

What does the name Nio mean?

Nio is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2011. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nio in 2026?

In 2026, Nio ranks #6,214 among boys' names in the U.S., with 14 babies given the name that year.

When was Nio most popular?

Nio reached its peak popularity in 2021, ranking #5,335 that year with 17 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Nio a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Nio?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nio include Traeger, Asahel, Lui. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nio

Nio is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2011 and has accumulated 132 births in the dataset. Nio's peak popularity came in 2021 when it ranked #5,335. Use the chart and map above to compare Nio'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.