Rico
4 countries#1793 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Rico was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
9,971 births recorded 1915–2025 · currently #1793 · peaked in 1976 with 327 births
Most common in: California, Georgia, Texas, Ohio, Florida
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,320 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #437 · peaked in 2013 with 86 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,259 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #738 · peaked in 2013 with 79 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
417 births recorded 1928–2022 · currently #4045 · peaked in 1957 with 16 births
Most common in: La Réunion
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
61 births recorded 2001–2025 · currently #333 · peaked in 2025 with 10 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Rico’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1172 | — |
| 2007 | #1188 | ↓16 |
| 2008 | #1182 | ↑6 |
| 2009 | #1360 | ↓178 |
| 2010 | #1292 | ↑68 |
| 2011 | #1219 | ↑73 |
| 2012 | #1490 | ↓271 |
| 2013 | #1340 | ↑150 |
| 2014 | #1218 | ↑122 |
| 2015 | #1396 | ↓178 |
| 2016 | #1433 | ↓37 |
| 2017 | #1236 | ↑197 |
| 2018 | #1348 | ↓112 |
| 2019 | #1327 | ↑21 |
| 2020 | #1437 | ↓110 |
| 2021 | #1442 | ↓5 |
| 2022 | #1642 | ↓200 |
| 2023 | #1623 | ↑19 |
| 2024 | #1685 | ↓62 |
| 2025 | #1793 | ↓108 |
Frequently asked questions about Rico
Is Rico a popular name?
Yes — Rico currently ranks #1793 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Rico more common for boys or girls?
Rico is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Rico most popular?
Rico peaked in 1976 in United States, with 327 recorded births that year.
Is Rico rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Rico’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #2310 in 1915 to #1793 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Rico?
At least 11,708 babies have been recorded with the name Rico across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Rico popular in more than one country?
Yes — Rico appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Rico?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Rico include Muhammadali, Nayel, Valentine.
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