Rico
Rico is a boy's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
Brave ruler, powerful, or rich.
Origin and history
Rico originated as a short form of names ending in -rico, such as Ricardo, or directly from the Spanish and Portuguese word meaning 'rich' or 'noble'. It is also used as an independent given name across Italian and Germanic naming traditions. In the United States, it has enjoyed steady usage as a accessible, rhythmic short name.
Popularity in the United States
9,926 babies in the United States have been named Rico since 1880. It ranks #1203 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1310.
States where it is most popular
- CA (15.9 %)
- GA (12.4 %)
- TX (10 %)
- OH (7.1 %)
- FL (6.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 26 |
| 1920-1930 | 53 |
| 1930-1940 | 29 |
| 1940-1950 | 50 |
| 1950-1960 | 177 |
| 1960-1970 | 460 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,049 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,844 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,972 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,298 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,323 |
| 2020-2029 | 645 |
Famous people named Rico
- Rico Rodriguez: Actor
- Rico Nasty: Rapper, Songwriter
Fun facts
- Although used as an independent name, Rico originally developed as a pet form of names like Ricardo, Enrico, and Federico.
- In Spanish and Portuguese, 'rico' is a word meaning rich or delicious, adding a prosperous connotation.