Chico
boy nameChico entered the US charts in 1922, peaked at #1177 in 1977, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1922–2025
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rank today
#1177
peak (1977)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #4008 |
| 1930s | #3135 |
| 1940s | #3061 |
| 1950s | #2453 |
| 1960s | #2690 |
| 1970s | #1714 |
| 1980s | #3421 |
| 1990s | #5113 |
| 2000s | #8253 |
| 2010s | #10927 |
| 2020s | #9554 |
Living bearers
About 800 people named Chico are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Chico alive today was born around 1977, making them about 48 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Chico in 2025?
- Chico is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Chico most popular?
- Chico peaked in 1977, reaching #1177 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Chico with classmates?
- Chico will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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