Sophia Girl
soh-FEE-uh
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Coco
GirlFrench· “pet form of Colette or Nicole”
- Meaning
- pet form of Colette or Nicole
- Origin
- French
- Pronunciation
- KOH-koh
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #2,334
- US babies 2025
- 78
- Best rank
- #1,851 (2020)
- Peak year
- 2020
Meaning and origin of Coco
Coco is a French name that is usually said to mean “pet form of Colette or Nicole”.
Coco is a pet form used for names such as Colette, Nicole and Coraline, and it also stands on its own as a playful given name. Its most famous association is with Gabrielle Chanel, the French fashion designer known to the world as Coco Chanel, who is said to have picked up the nickname while singing in cafés as a young woman. In Spanish, coco also means coconut, and in some languages it is a general term of endearment. It is said KOH-koh. The doubled syllable gives it an affectionate, stylish character in the company of Lulu, Bebe and Gigi.
Popularity over time
Coco first appears in US Social Security records in 1972. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,851 in 2020, the same year it reached its highest count of 105 babies. In 2025, 78 babies were named Coco, and it ranked #2,334 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #5,758 in 2000, #2,479 in 2010, and #2,334 in 2025. Of the 1,879 US girls named Coco since records began, 36% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 520 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Adora, Ruhi, Rosabella, Kynnedi, and Alaska.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Coco ranked highest in Hawaii, Minnesota, and California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | #175 | 5 |
| Minnesota | #867 | 5 |
| California | #1286 | 19 |
| Florida | #1949 | 6 |
| New York | #2163 | 5 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Coco is usually pronounced KOH-koh, with two syllables. It has four letters, starts with C and ends in “-co”.
Middle names for Coco
A few middle names that flow with Coco: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Coco
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Coco mean?
Coco is a French name that is usually said to mean “pet form of Colette or Nicole”.
What is the origin of the name Coco?
Coco has French roots. Coco is a pet form used for names such as Colette, Nicole and Coraline, and it also stands on its own as a playful given name.
Is Coco a popular name?
Not especially. Coco ranked #2,334 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Coco a boy or girl name?
Coco is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Coco?
Coco is usually pronounced KOH-koh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings