Rico Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Spanish
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Rico means 'rich' or 'powerful'.
Meaning of the Name Rico
Rico is a Spanish name that means 'rich' or 'powerful'. It is derived from the Spanish word 'rico', which translates to 'rich' or 'wealthy'. This name is often given to boys and is associated with strength and prosperity. Rico can also be a diminutive form of the name Ricardo, another popular Spanish name meaning 'strong ruler'.
Popularity of the Name Rico
The popularity for the name Rico peaked in popularity in the year 1976 with 319 births, which ranked number 978 out of 15,853 unique names for that year. Rico had the most female births in 1975 with 10, which ranked number 5,514 out of 10,616 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1976 with 319, which ranked number 434 out of 6,494 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Rico has remained flat over the last ten years from 108 births to 105 births, a decline of -2.78%. Among males, Rico has remained flat in popularity over the last ten years from 108 births to 105 births, a decline of -2.78%.
Nationwide Popularity of Rico
- 20 Year Trend of Rico: -13.22%
- 10 Year Trend of Rico: -2.78%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Rico: -2.78%
Popularity of Rico by State
For males, Rico was most popular in Western states with 25 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 20 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Rico. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 20 | 1052 | < 5 | N/A |
| CO | 5 | 799 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 9 | 1246 | < 5 | N/A |
| GA | 5 | 1329 | < 5 | N/A |
| NC | 5 | 1254 | < 5 | N/A |
| OH | 9 | 848 | < 5 | N/A |
| TN | 6 | 909 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 11 | 1560 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Rico
- Total Births of Rico: 105 (-0.28%)
- Male Births of Rico: 105 (-0.28%)
Given the downward trend of Rico over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -0.28% decrease in total births, for a total of 105 births in 2024. Male births for Rico have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 105 male births in 2024, a decrease of -0.28%.