Rico
boy name#1793 in 2025Rico entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #436 in 1976, ranks #1793 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1915–2025
#1793
rank today
#436
peak (1976)
89
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2878 |
| 1920s | #3659 |
| 1930s | #2950 |
| 1940s | #3072 |
| 1950s | #2018 |
| 1960s | #1163 |
| 1970s | #580 |
| 1980s | #666 |
| 1990s | #805 |
| 2000s | #1211 |
| 2010s | #1330 |
| 2020s | #1604 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Rico has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 9,300 people named Rico are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Rico alive today was born around 1991, making them about 34 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Rico in 2025?
- Rico ranks #1793 among US boy names in 2025, with 89 babies given the name.
- When was the name Rico most popular?
- Rico peaked in 1976, reaching #436 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Rico with classmates?
- Rico will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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