Coco

Coco is a girl's name of Spanish origin meaning “cook.” In 2024 it was given to 76 girls in the United States.

Coco at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Spanish
Meaning
“cook”
Pronunciation
/ˈkəʊkə/

About the name Coco

Coco belongs to the Spanish tradition. Its meaning — “cook” — is the sense carried by its Spanish roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Coco first appears in Social Security records in 1972. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1851 in 2020, and in 2024 76 babies received the name — 1,801 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Coco in US records

First recorded (US)
1972
Best US rank
#1851 in 2020
Peak year
2020
Babies named Coco in 2024
76
Total since 1880
1,801

Coco in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#420 in 2011
Babies named Coco in 2025
50
Total since 1996
1,471

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Coco mean?

Coco means “cook” in its Spanish roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Coco a boy or girl name?

Coco is a girl name. In 2024, 76 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Coco?

Coco comes from the Spanish tradition.

How popular is the name Coco?

Coco first appears in US records in 1972. Its best-ever ranking was #1851 in 2020, and 76 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Coco?

Coco is pronounced /ˈkəʊkə/ (IPA).

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