Coco
A diminutive form of the Spanish names Concepción and Constanza.
Name Census estimates that about 1,775 living Americans carry the first name Coco. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Coco today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Coco births was 2020 (105 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Coco. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Coco with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Coco is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 15 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.8K
~ 1 in 193,101 Americans
Peak year
2020
105 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,384
Tracked since 1972
Census
Coco in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 2,608 people with the first name Coco, which placed it at #6,208 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#6,208
National first-name rank
People counted
2.6K
2,608 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.9
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
38.6% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Coco
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Coco is White at 38.6%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (19.0%) and Hispanic (16.7%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Coco described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Coco at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White38.6% · 1,006
- Asian and Pacific Islander19.0% · 496
- Hispanic or Latino16.7% · 436
- Black or African American16.4% · 427
- Two or more races8.7% · 228
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.6% · 15
Popularity
Coco: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Coco from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 678 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Coco remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Coco by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Coco during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Cocos live
The SSA's state-level files cover 13 states and territories. California, New York, Texas recorded the most babies named Coco, while Virginia, Ohio, Nevada recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 60 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Coco
The name Coco has its origins in various languages and cultures across different regions of the world. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish and Portuguese word "coco," which means "coconut." This term likely originated from the Portuguese word "coco," which referred to a grimacing facial expression resembling the appearance of a coconut shell.
In some regions, the name Coco has been associated with the French term "coquer," meaning "to cuddle" or "to pamper." This connection suggests that the name may have been used to express affection or endearment, particularly for children or loved ones.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Coco can be traced back to the 16th century, when it appeared in the works of renowned Spanish author Miguel de Cervantes. In his famous novel "Don Quixote," Cervantes mentioned a character named Coco, although the exact context and significance of the name remain unclear.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Coco. One of the most famous was Coco Chanel (1883-1971), the legendary French fashion designer who revolutionized the world of haute couture with her timeless and elegant designs. Her iconic Chanel brand and the classic Chanel No. 5 perfume have become synonymous with luxury and sophistication.
Another prominent figure with the name Coco was Coco Lee (born 1975), a Chinese-American singer, actress, and songwriter. Known for her powerful vocals and versatility, Lee has achieved international success, particularly in Asia, with numerous hit albums and appearances in various films and television shows.
In the world of sports, Coco Gauff (born 2004) is a rising tennis star from the United States. Despite her young age, Gauff has already made a significant impact on the professional tennis circuit, showcasing her exceptional talent and determination on the court.
Coco Crisp (born 1979) is a former professional baseball player who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for several teams, including the Boston Red Sox and Oakland Athletics. He was known for his speed, defensive skills, and clutch hitting abilities during his career.
The name Coco has also been associated with various fictional characters in literature, film, and popular culture. One notable example is Coco Bandicoot, the beloved female protagonist in the popular video game series "Crash Bandicoot," known for her adventurous spirit and her close bond with the titular character, Crash.
Notable bearers
Famous people named Coco
People
Coco + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Coco as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Coco: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Coco?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,775 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Coco going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 193,101 US residents.
Is Coco a common name?
We classify Coco as "Rare". It ranks above 93.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,801 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Coco most popular?
The single biggest year for Coco was 2020, when 105 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Coco is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Coco in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 2,608 people with the name Coco, or 0.86 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #6,208 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Coco in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Coco?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Coco leans strongly female. 2,367 people counted with this name were female (90.8%), compared with 240 male bearers (9.2%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Coco?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Coco is White at 38.6%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (19.0%) and Hispanic (16.7%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Coco most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Coco in the 2020 Census, accounting for 38.6% (1,006 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Coco in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Coco a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Coco in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Coco still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Coco in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Coco can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people have Coco as a first name?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.