Total births
50
Boys' name · since 1972
Recco
Since 1972, U.S. Social Security records show 50 babies named Recco, peaking in 1991. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 50
- total births
- 1972–1991
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
Recco sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 50 recorded since 1972.
Social Security Administration records show Recco recorded 50 times among boys since 1972, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1972 to 1991.
- 50 total births
- 1972–1991 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 42% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
50 boys have been named Recco since 1972, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1991.
- 50
- total births
- 1972–1991
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Recco was born in this single decade.
1991
Single peak year
9 babies were named Recco in 1991 - its busiest year on record.
Recco's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Recco's SSA record in two at 1983 and the more recent half accounts for 58% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 42%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1972, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1991 peak of 9, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Recco at a glance
Last recorded 1991Peak year
1991
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1972
Recco popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1972–1991
- Peak year (1991)
- 9
- Annual births at peak, across 20 years of records
Recco by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Recco's strongest decade.
21 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Recco births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
21 births
- 1980s
1980s
20 births
- 1990s
1990s
9 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 21 births (42% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Recco? ▼
Since 1972, Social Security records show 50 babies named Recco. The most recent recorded year was 1991. Its busiest year on record was 1991, with 9 births.
When was Recco most popular? ▼
Recco was most popular in the 1970s decade with 21 total births. The single peak year was 1991.
How long has the name Recco been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Recco since 1972 -- 20 years through the most recent 1991 data.
What names are similar to Recco? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Reco, Recardo, Rece, Rector, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Recco's data
- Recco's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (21 total births) through the 1990s (9) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Recco
Nearby Names Like Recco
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Recco
Reco Boy
1,202 births
Recardo Boy
#12569 670 births
Rece Boy
#11482 522 births
Rector Boy
101 births
Record Boy
#5236 65 births
Compare Recco side by side: Recco vs Reco Recco vs Recardo Recco vs Rece
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1972–1991 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Recco: Baby Name Since 1972 - 50 Births, Peak 1991." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/recco. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Recco draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.