Coco
Coco: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkəʊkə/
Meaning and origin of Coco
Root meaning: “cook”
- A female given name.
Etymology
From the Italian Coco, a surname derived from Sicilian cocu (“cook”).
How popular is Coco?
Since 1880, 1,879 girls in the U.S. have been named Coco. Its highest rank for girls was #1851 in 2020. In 2025, 78 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Coco FAQ
What does the name Coco mean?
Coco traces back to a root meaning "cook". A female given name. From the Italian Coco, a surname derived from Sicilian cocu (“cook”).
What is the origin of the name Coco?
Coco is listed as a name of Italian origin.
How popular is the name Coco?
Since 1880, 1,879 girls in the U.S. have been named Coco. Its highest rank for girls was #1851 in 2020. In 2025, 78 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Coco a boy or girl name?
Coco is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 1,879 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.