The baby name Chicho is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈtʃi.tʃo/ (CHEE-choh).
Chicho is Spanish in Origin.
The baby name Chicho is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈtʃi.tʃo/ (CHEE-choh).
Chicho is Spanish in Origin.
Chicho is a Spanish hypocoristic, most often of Francisco, formed via a playful shift from Chico. Used in Spain and much of Latin America, it also appears as an independent given name. When tied to Francisco, it inherits the Latin Franciscus “Frankish, Frenchman,” commonly interpreted as “free man”; as a standalone it chiefly signals affection rather than a distinct lexical meaning.
The byname gained broad visibility in the 20th century through figures such as Dominican–Spanish basketball star Chicho Sibilio, Spanish singer‑songwriter Chicho Sánchez Ferlosio, and film and television creator Chicho Ibáñez Serrador. Related nicknames include Chico, Chito, Kiko, Paco, Pancho, and Curro in Spanish, with Italian Ciccio as a close cognate for Francesco. Occasional feminine echoes (Chicha/Chichi) occur locally but are rarely formal. Overall, Chicho remains an informal, playful choice that nods to deep Ibero‑Romance naming habits while keeping a breezy, modern feel.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ET | Boys | 0 | #27 | 1 | 678 |
| MV | Boys | 0 | #79 | 1 | 3,375 |
| GE | Boys | 0 | #110 | 1 | 2,055 |
| EC | 0 | #120 | 2 | 2,502 | |
| PA | 0 | #138 | 1 | 3,797 | |
| BW | Girls | 0 | #151 | 1 | 4,216 |
| BW | Boys | 0 | #153 | 2 | 4,685 |
| CR | 0 | #165 | 1 | 5,526 | |
| PR | Boys | 0 | #178 | 1 | 2,508 |
| AR | 0 | #193 | 1 | 2,915 | |
| SI | Boys | 0 | #211 | 1 | 3,402 |
| BG | Boys | 0 | #216 | 5 | 3,850 |
| EC | Boys | 0 | #223 | 17 | 3,322 |
| EC | Girls | 0 | #258 | 1 | 3,650 |
| GR | Boys | 0 | #273 | 1 | 6,912 |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #293 | 1 | 6,876 |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #302 | 2 | 7,909 |
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #305 | 1 | 6,530 |
| PE | 0 | #325 | 5 | 6,350 | |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #327 | 150 | 7,628 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #331 | 1 | 9,639 |
| GT | 0 | #337 | 2 | 5,948 | |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #340 | 1 | 6,459 |
| BO | 0 | #366 | 16 | 6,868 | |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #372 | 110 | 9,305 |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #381 | 1 | 7,951 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #408 | 1 | 11,440 |
| UY | Boys | 0 | #408 | 6 | 5,922 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #423 | 2 | 15,987 |
| CL | 0 | #429 | 6 | 6,867 | |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| MX | 0 | #441 | 5 | 8,339 | |
| Spain | 0 | #443 | 10 | 2,326 | |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #455 | 33 | 10,188 |
| GT | Boys | 0 | #463 | 12 | 7,625 |
| CO | 0 | #507 | 4 | 7,768 | |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #521 | 72 | 9,244 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #522 | 4 | 11,303 |
| LY | 0 | #557 | 3 | 12,703 | |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #565 | 1 | 10,162 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #569 | 97 | 13,390 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #627 | 4 | 8,289 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #649 | 3 | 9,488 |
| LB | 0 | #649 | 10 | 13,263 | |
| Spain | Boys | 0 | #653 | 289 | 5,610 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #695 | 3 | 13,071 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #703 | 177 | 14,506 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #718 | 207 | 15,656 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #731 | 255 | 16,355 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #785 | 1 | 12,213 |
| TN | 0 | #860 | 6 | 13,765 | |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #914 | 2 | 14,098 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,003 | 174 | 20,130 | |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,007 | 4 | 14,861 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| MA | 0 | #1,101 | 28 | 20,986 | |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,142 | 2 | 22,615 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,144 | 9 | 16,140 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| TR | 0 | #1,253 | 2 | 19,440 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,267 | 6 | 25,619 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,454 | 18 | 10,046 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,690 | 2 | 28,008 |
Chicho is popular in 41 countries — most recent births per country:
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