Genaro
Every Genaro since 1908 — 7,669 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Genaro
Genaro is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,268 in 2025 with 62 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1908, 7,669 American babies have been named Genaro. Its peak came in 2000, when 152 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Genaro stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Genaro year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 62 | #2,268 |
| 2024 | 57 | #2,431 |
| 2023 | 62 | #2,280 |
| 2022 | 64 | #2,253 |
| 2021 | 67 | #2,138 |
| 2020 | 52 | #2,479 |
| 2019 | 51 | #2,563 |
| 2018 | 56 | #2,363 |
| 2017 | 58 | #2,284 |
| 2016 | 60 | #2,243 |
| 2015 | 65 | #2,138 |
| 2014 | 58 | #2,283 |
| 2013 | 64 | #2,099 |
| 2012 | 63 | #2,143 |
| 2011 | 71 | #1,952 |
| 2010 | 85 | #1,763 |
| 2009 | 88 | #1,746 |
| 2008 | 130 | #1,329 |
| 2007 | 118 | #1,388 |
| 2006 | 124 | #1,325 |
| 2005 | 137 | #1,164 |
| 2004 | 120 | #1,259 |
| 2003 | 134 | #1,131 |
| 2002 | 130 | #1,116 |
| 2001 | 141 | #1,044 |
| 2000 | 152 | #981 |
| 1995 | 148 | #908 |
| 1990 | 113 | #992 |
| 1985 | 73 | #1,084 |
| 1980 | 95 | #912 |
| 1975 | 93 | #863 |
| 1970 | 68 | #985 |
| 1965 | 63 | #932 |
| 1960 | 49 | #1,123 |
| 1955 | 51 | #1,055 |
| 1950 | 31 | #1,298 |
| 1945 | 32 | #1,171 |
| 1940 | 44 | #972 |
| 1935 | 35 | #1,109 |
| 1930 | 47 | #995 |
| 1925 | 45 | #1,029 |
| 1920 | 20 | #1,780 |
| 1915 | 16 | #1,820 |
| 1910 | 9 | #1,147 |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Genaro in 2025?
Genaro ranked #2,268 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 62 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Genaro?
7,669 babies have been named Genaro in the United States since 1908, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Genaro most popular?
Genaro peaked in 2000, when 152 newborns received the name.
Is Genaro a boy or girl name?
Genaro is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Genaro rising or falling?
Genaro has been roughly stable over the past decade.