Declining since 2022, #10,695 for boys today.
Popularity of Mico since 1970
Babies named Mico per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2014, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Mico's real moment was 2023.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 18 | 6 |
| 1980s | 0 | 6 |
| 1990s | 0 | 30 |
| 2000s | 0 | 17 |
| 2010s | 0 | 48 |
| 2020s | 0 | 37 |
Meaning & origin
Mico is a name of uncertain origin that has seen modest use in the United States since the 1970s. The U.S. Social Security Administration first recorded the name in 1970, and it has never been among the top 1,000 names. Its peak year came in 2023, when it ranked 10,695th with a frequency of about 1 in 284,679 births. However, its trajectory has been falling since 2022, suggesting that Mico remains a rare choice for American parents. Mico is most often given to boys, with no top states indicating regional concentration. The name's appeal may lie in its simple, two-syllable sound and its resemblance to more popular names like Milo or Nico, offering a distinctive alternative for those seeking an uncommon name.
Mico is a name of uncertain origin. It may be a shortened form of names such as Michael, Micah, or Miguel, or it could be a spelling variant of the Germanic name Miko. As a given name in English-speaking countries, it has seen occasional use since the late 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Miko
Sibling names for Mico
Names that share Mico's style, for a brother or sister.
