UK boy's name
Mico
Derived from the Spanish word for "monkey", potentially meaning "small" or "playful".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Mico is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Mico popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5119, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2020, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2020 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Mico. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Mico ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2020, when 3 boys were registered as Mico.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Mico as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5119
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
2020
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Mico mean?
The name Mico is believed to have its origins in the Italian language. It is a diminutive form of the name Michael, which itself is derived from the Hebrew name Mikhael, meaning "one who is like God." The name Mico was particularly common in Italy during the Middle Ages and Renaissance periods.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mico can be found in the writings of the Italian poet Dante Alighieri. In his famous work, the Divine Comedy, Dante makes reference to a character named Mico de' Tolomei, who was a nobleman from Siena. This suggests that the name was in use among the Italian aristocracy as early as the 13th century.
In the 14th century, there was a Florentine painter named Mico di Ser Muciatto who was known for his works in the Gothic style. His paintings can still be found in churches and museums throughout Italy, attesting to the enduring legacy of his name.
During the Renaissance, a notable figure named Mico Spadaro gained prominence as a sculptor and architect in Naples. He was responsible for the design and construction of several churches and palaces in the city, including the Chiesa di Santa Maria la Nova and the Palazzo Sanfelice.
Another historical figure bearing the name Mico was Mico Argenterio, a 16th-century Italian historian and humanist. He authored several works on the history and culture of his native city of Mantua, providing valuable insights into the intellectual climate of the time.
In the realm of literature, the name Mico appears in the works of the renowned Italian playwright Carlo Goldoni. One of his plays, titled "La Bottega del Caffè" (The Coffee House), features a character named Mico who serves as a comic relief.
These examples illustrate the rich history and cultural significance of the name Mico, which has been borne by artists, architects, scholars, and literary figures throughout the centuries in Italy. While its usage may have waned in modern times, the name remains a testament to the enduring legacy of Italian culture and its contributions to the world.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Mico over time
The chart below shows babies named Mico registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2020 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Mico, the clearest high point is 2020. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mico by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Mico was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4864 | 6 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Mico
- Matthew 80,931
- Mohammed 74,321
- Muhammad 72,235
- Max 59,807
- Michael 47,075
- Mason 38,935
- Mohammad 25,910
- Morgan 15,994
- Muhammed 11,527
- Mark 11,336
- Marcus 11,257
- Maxwell 10,006
FAQ
Mico: questions and answers
How popular is the name Mico in the UK right now?
In 2024, Mico was ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Mico most popular?
The peak year on record was 2020, with 3 babies registered as Mico in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Mico?
Derived from the Spanish word for "monkey", potentially meaning "small" or "playful".
How many people are called Mico in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Mico across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.