Chico is of Spanish origin, meaning 'small' or 'young boy'. It's often used as a nickname or a term of endearment. The name gained popularity through the famous Mexican-American actor and singer, Chico Marx, who was one of the Marx Brothers comedy team.
The name Chico experienced varied popularity over the century, with peaks and valleys in its usage. The highest number of births was recorded in 1976 with 52 babies named Chico, while there were only 5 births in both 2007 and 2019. Overall, there have been a total of 951 births with the name Chico since 1922.