Reco
Every Reco since 1956 — 1,202 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Reco
Reco is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #13,452 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1956, 1,202 American babies have been named Reco. Its peak came in 1976, when 66 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Reco stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Reco year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #13,452 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | 11 | #7,442 |
| 2016 | 8 | #9,483 |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | 8 | #9,430 |
| 2013 | 16 | #5,593 |
| 2012 | 9 | #8,723 |
| 2011 | 7 | #10,535 |
| 2010 | 13 | #6,626 |
| 2009 | 7 | #10,717 |
| 2008 | 13 | #6,682 |
| 2007 | 13 | #6,534 |
| 2006 | 21 | #4,473 |
| 2005 | 13 | #6,145 |
| 2004 | 16 | #5,195 |
| 2003 | 11 | #6,625 |
| 2002 | 13 | #5,655 |
| 2001 | 10 | #6,820 |
| 2000 | 18 | #4,339 |
| 1995 | 17 | #3,815 |
| 1990 | 34 | #2,156 |
| 1985 | 28 | #2,056 |
| 1980 | 44 | #1,443 |
| 1975 | 64 | #1,038 |
| 1970 | 22 | #1,922 |
| 1965 | 5 | #4,315 |
| 1960 | 8 | #3,276 |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
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| 1905 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Reco in 2025?
Reco ranked #13,452 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Reco?
1,202 babies have been named Reco in the United States since 1956, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Reco most popular?
Reco peaked in 1976, when 66 newborns received the name.
Is Reco a boy or girl name?
Reco is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Reco rising or falling?
Reco is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.