Boy nameCurrently #1,700 in the USFalling
Rico
//ˈɹikoʊ//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19764 lettersStarts with R
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Rico's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Rico's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Rico |
|---|---|
| 1915 | 11 |
| 1917 | 8 |
| 1918 | 7 |
| 1920 | 9 |
| 1921 | 6 |
| 1922 | 5 |
| 1923 | 5 |
| 1924 | 5 |
| 1926 | 8 |
| 1928 | 9 |
| 1929 | 6 |
| 1932 | 7 |
| 1934 | 6 |
| 1935 | 7 |
| 1937 | 9 |
| 1940 | 5 |
| 1942 | 7 |
| 1943 | 7 |
| 1944 | 5 |
| 1947 | 6 |
| 1948 | 6 |
| 1949 | 14 |
| 1950 | 8 |
| 1951 | 13 |
| 1952 | 13 |
| 1953 | 10 |
| 1954 | 13 |
| 1955 | 17 |
| 1956 | 28 |
| 1957 | 23 |
| 1958 | 16 |
| 1959 | 36 |
| 1960 | 31 |
| 1961 | 59 |
| 1962 | 27 |
| 1963 | 38 |
| 1964 | 40 |
| 1965 | 43 |
| 1966 | 40 |
| 1967 | 47 |
| 1968 | 64 |
| 1969 | 71 |
| 1970 | 151 |
| 1971 | 190 |
| 1972 | 160 |
| 1973 | 175 |
| 1974 | 192 |
| 1975 | 232 |
| 1976 | 327 |
| 1977 | 233 |
| 1978 | 225 |
| 1979 | 200 |
| 1980 | 216 |
| 1981 | 151 |
| 1982 | 177 |
| 1983 | 157 |
| 1984 | 144 |
| 1985 | 146 |
| 1986 | 193 |
| 1987 | 175 |
| 1988 | 214 |
| 1989 | 280 |
| 1990 | 295 |
| 1991 | 319 |
| 1992 | 236 |
| 1993 | 232 |
| 1994 | 177 |
| 1995 | 157 |
| 1996 | 137 |
| 1997 | 143 |
| 1998 | 146 |
| 1999 | 130 |
| 2000 | 126 |
| 2001 | 103 |
| 2002 | 121 |
| 2003 | 114 |
| 2004 | 150 |
| 2005 | 116 |
| 2006 | 144 |
| 2007 | 148 |
| 2008 | 150 |
| 2009 | 126 |
| 2010 | 133 |
| 2011 | 142 |
| 2012 | 108 |
| 2013 | 127 |
| 2014 | 150 |
| 2015 | 123 |
| 2016 | 121 |
| 2017 | 148 |
| 2018 | 133 |
| 2019 | 137 |
| 2020 | 120 |
| 2021 | 125 |
| 2022 | 105 |
| 2023 | 107 |
| 2024 | 98 |
Rico through the decades
- Rico peaked in 1976, when 327 babies were named Rico in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Rico has fallen 9% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Rico currently ranks #1,700 in the US and is cooling off.