Rico
Rico: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɹiːkoʊ/
Meaning and origin of Rico
- A diminutive of the male given names Ricardo, Federico, and Enrico.
How popular is Rico?
Since 1880, 45 girls and 9,926 boys in the U.S. have been named Rico (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5716 in 1970. Its highest rank for boys was #436 in 1976. In 2025, 89 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Rico
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Sibling name ideas for Rico
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Rico FAQ
What does the name Rico mean?
A diminutive of the male given names Ricardo, Federico, and Enrico.
How popular is the name Rico?
Since 1880, 45 girls and 9,926 boys in the U.S. have been named Rico (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5716 in 1970. Its highest rank for boys was #436 in 1976. In 2025, 89 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Rico a boy or girl name?
Rico is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 45 girls and 9,926 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.