Ricco
Every Ricco since 1924 — 1,477 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ricco
Ricco is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,519 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1924, 1,477 American babies have been named Ricco. Its peak came in 1977, when 62 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Ricco stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ricco year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #9,519 |
| 2024 | 11 | #7,648 |
| 2023 | 13 | #6,814 |
| 2022 | 8 | #9,654 |
| 2021 | 18 | #5,291 |
| 2020 | 14 | #6,217 |
| 2019 | 11 | #7,528 |
| 2018 | 11 | #7,510 |
| 2017 | 19 | #5,072 |
| 2016 | 11 | #7,501 |
| 2015 | 20 | #4,854 |
| 2014 | 21 | #4,668 |
| 2013 | 19 | #4,935 |
| 2012 | 29 | #3,694 |
| 2011 | 20 | #4,789 |
| 2010 | 18 | #5,201 |
| 2009 | 25 | #4,136 |
| 2008 | 24 | #4,234 |
| 2007 | 15 | #5,851 |
| 2006 | 18 | #5,024 |
| 2005 | 18 | #4,788 |
| 2004 | 18 | #4,746 |
| 2003 | 16 | #4,991 |
| 2002 | 19 | #4,295 |
| 2001 | 22 | #3,819 |
| 2000 | 16 | #4,743 |
| 1995 | 19 | #3,531 |
| 1990 | 45 | #1,775 |
| 1985 | 26 | #2,162 |
| 1980 | 33 | #1,758 |
| 1975 | 50 | #1,204 |
| 1970 | 29 | #1,606 |
| 1965 | 5 | #4,322 |
| 1960 | 9 | #3,030 |
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Famous people named Ricco
- Ricco Groß Athlete · b. 1970
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ricco in 2025?
Ricco ranked #9,519 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ricco?
1,477 babies have been named Ricco in the United States since 1924, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ricco most popular?
Ricco peaked in 1977, when 62 newborns received the name.
Is Ricco a boy or girl name?
Ricco is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ricco rising or falling?
Ricco is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Ricco?
Well-known people named Ricco include Ricco Groß (athlete).