Coco

♀ Girl

Pronounced KOH-koh /ˈkoʊ.koʊ/High

Meaning: nickname for names beginning with Co-Medium

In 30 seconds: Coco is a charming nickname-name, often short for Colette. Made iconic by fashion designer Coco Chanel, it exudes Parisian chic and has grown as a standalone given name.

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Origin MediumFrench, Spanish

Meaningnickname for names beginning with Co-

U.S. rank (2025)#2334 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births78 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2020

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,879

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Coco is primarily a French nickname for children with names beginning with Co- such as Colette. It may also relate to the Spanish coco (coconut).

Coco has grown as a standalone given name, popularized by Coco Chanel and the 2017 Pixar film Coco.

Did you know? Coco Chanel (1883–1971) — born Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel — received the nickname Coco as a cabaret singer, and it became one of the most recognizable names in fashion history.

Overall data confidence 78%

Hanks & Hodges, Dictionary of First Names — reference for CocoBehind the Name: Coco — name etymology reference

Variations

ColetteConstanceCordelia

Nicknames

Famous Bearers

★Coco Chanel (Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel) (1883–1971)
Influential French fashion designer who founded the Chanel brand and created the little black dress and Chanel No. 5; she went by the nickname Coco.

If you like Coco…

Colette— full name from which Coco is often a nickname

Lulu— similar French nickname-name

Gigi— similar French diminutive name

Chanel— lands in the same popularity range

Constance— shares Coco's French roots

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Frequently Asked

What does Coco mean?

Coco is a French nickname, often short for names like Colette or Constance.

How do you pronounce Coco?

Coco is pronounced KOH-koh (/ˈkoʊ.koʊ/), with two syllables.

Is Coco a girl's name?

Yes, Coco is primarily used as a feminine name.

How popular is the name Coco?

Coco has grown in popularity through Coco Chanel and the 2017 Pixar film.