Holding steady.
Popularity of Ecko since 1983
Babies named Ecko per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 7 | 0 |
| 1990s | 5 | 0 |
| 2000s | 52 | 5 |
| 2010s | 36 | 6 |
| 2020s | 14 | 8 |
Meaning & origin
Ecko is a modern respelling of Echo, a name drawn from Greek mythology. First recorded in the United States in 1983, it saw a slight uptick in use during the 2000s, peaking in 2006. Despite this small increase, the name has never ranked in national top-1000 lists and remains an uncommon choice. Its trajectory has been stable, with only occasional usage. The spelling likely reflects the influence of the Ecko clothing brand, which rose to prominence in the 1990s and early 2000s. Parents drawn to Ecko may appreciate its phonetic simplicity and its connection to the mythological Echo, without the historical weight of the traditional spelling.
Ecko is a modern variant spelling of Echo, from the Greek mythological nymph whose name means 'sound reflected.' The spelling with 'ck' likely arose as a phonetic respelling or under the influence of the Ecko clothing brand, founded in 1993. As a given name, it first appeared in U.S. records in 1983 but remains rare.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Echo
Sibling names for Ecko
Names that share Ecko's style, for a brother or sister.
