How old is someone named Rico?
The average Rico is 33 years old.
Half of all living Ricos are between 19 and 47.
When was Rico popular?
Rico is a steady name: popular for generations, with a peak in 1976 but no single era. You'll meet Ricos of every age.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 26 | 0 |
| 1920s | 53 | 0 |
| 1930s | 29 | 0 |
| 1940s | 50 | under 100 |
| 1950s | 177 | 120 |
| 1960s | 460 | 380 |
| 1970s | 2,085 | 1,900 |
| 1980s | 1,853 | 1,700 |
| 1990s | 1,972 | 1,900 |
| 2000s | 1,298 | 1,300 |
| 2010s | 1,323 | 1,300 |
| 2020s | 645 | 640 |
How many Ricos are still alive?
About 9,300 Ricos are alive in the US today. That's 93% of the roughly 10,000 babies named Rico since 1915.
Nearly every Rico ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Rico?
About one in three living Ricos are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
- Boomer 3%
- Gen X 25%
- Millennial 33%
- Gen Z 22%
- Gen Alpha 17%
Is Rico an old name?
Somewhat. Rico is older than 56 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Rico will be 47 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Rico a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.5% of living Ricos are men.
Names the same age as Rico
NAME TWIN
Rico's name twin is Aaron. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Aaron's age curve is the closest match to Rico's: 90% alike.
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Questions about the name Rico
How old is the average Rico?
The average Rico in the US is 33 years old. The median is 35, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Rico?
About 9,300 Ricos are alive in the US today, out of roughly 10,000 babies given the name since 1915.
When was the name Rico most popular?
In 1976, when about 330 baby boys were named Rico.
Is Rico a Millennial name?
Partly. Millennials are the largest group, about 33% of living Ricos, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this