Chico

Q: What is the origin of Chico?

Chico is of Spanish origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: How popular is the name Chico?

According to the latest SSA data, Chico is currently ranked #999999 in the United States. The popularity of this name has evolved over the past century based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Q: Is Chico a boy name?

Chico is traditionally a boy name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

male

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Little Boy"

Romance-language nickname used as a given name, commonly interpreted as referring to a small boy.

Themes:hypocoristicromancenickname

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Popularity History of Chico

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

UnrankedNot ranked

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Unranked

Chico did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Chico Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Chico.

8 ideas

chiy

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chic

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chie

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cho

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hico

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icoy

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Baby Name Lists That Include Chico

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Chico mean?

Chico means "Little Boy". Romance-language nickname used as a given name, commonly interpreted as referring to a small boy.

What is the origin of Chico?

Chico is of Spanish origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Chico?

According to the latest SSA data, Chico is currently not ranked in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Chico a boy name?

Chico is traditionally a boy name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Chico?

Popular nicknames for Chico include chiy, chic, chie, cho, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Chico?

There are many names similar to Chico in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginSpanish, Portuguese

Syllables2

Length5 letters

Trend→ Stable

Starts withC

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Alphonso Arnulfo Amado Anibal Alonza

Sisters

Angelita Aracely Abril Almeda Azul

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