Name meaning & stats
Chico
Chico. 919 US babies since 1940, peak 1977. Notable Chicos are 1.4× over-represented as basketball players.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 1977
919 US babies were named Chico between 1940 and 2025.
Where Chicos end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Basketball player | 1.4× | Low · 3 people |
| Actor | 1.2× | Low · 2 people |
| Singer | 1.3× | Low · 2 people |
| Baseball player | 1.3× | Low · 2 people |
Among notable men who are basketball players, Chicos show up 1.4× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Name twins (peaked around 1977)