Chico
Chico is a boy's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
Boy, small, or lad.
Origin and history
Chico originates as a Spanish nickname meaning 'boy' or 'small'. In the United States, it has been used occasionally as a given name, though it remains relatively rare. It is widely recognized in popular culture, partly due to famous figures using it as a stage name.
Popularity in the United States
951 babies in the United States have been named Chico since 1880. It ranks #3728 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1920.
States where it is most popular
- SC (34.9 %)
- NC (27 %)
- MS (12.7 %)
- CA (9.5 %)
- AL (7.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 11 |
| 1930-1940 | 21 |
| 1940-1950 | 26 |
| 1950-1960 | 108 |
| 1960-1970 | 105 |
| 1970-1980 | 320 |
| 1980-1990 | 147 |
| 1990-2000 | 116 |
| 2000-2010 | 78 |
| 2010-2019 | 12 |
| 2020-2029 | 7 |
Famous people named Chico
- Chico Marx: Comedian, Actor
- Chico DeBarge: Singer, Musician
- Chico Benymon: Actor, Singer
Fun facts
- The name gained widespread recognition through comedian Chico Marx of the famous Marx Brothers comedy team.
- In Spanish, 'chico' serves as both a noun meaning 'boy' and an adjective meaning 'small'.