Gennaro
Every Gennaro since 1904 — 2,542 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Gennaro
Gennaro is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,915 in 2025 with 20 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1904, 2,542 American babies have been named Gennaro. Its peak came in 1926, when 42 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
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 Gennaro stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Gennaro year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 | #4,915 |
| 2024 | 22 | #4,611 |
| 2023 | 24 | #4,382 |
| 2022 | 39 | #3,118 |
| 2021 | 24 | #4,289 |
| 2020 | 19 | #4,914 |
| 2019 | 19 | #5,024 |
| 2018 | 16 | #5,618 |
| 2017 | 17 | #5,359 |
| 2016 | 23 | #4,372 |
| 2015 | 16 | #5,587 |
| 2014 | 13 | #6,420 |
| 2013 | 16 | #5,474 |
| 2012 | 20 | #4,755 |
| 2011 | 10 | #7,684 |
| 2010 | 15 | #5,834 |
| 2009 | 19 | #4,993 |
| 2008 | 21 | #4,594 |
| 2007 | 20 | #4,693 |
| 2006 | 22 | #4,278 |
| 2005 | 18 | #4,696 |
| 2004 | 17 | #4,860 |
| 2003 | 14 | #5,362 |
| 2002 | 20 | #4,087 |
| 2001 | 21 | #3,887 |
| 2000 | 13 | #5,382 |
| 1995 | 23 | #3,051 |
| 1990 | 28 | #2,457 |
| 1985 | 19 | #2,636 |
| 1980 | 17 | #2,765 |
| 1975 | 20 | #2,242 |
| 1970 | 23 | #1,866 |
| 1965 | 16 | #2,021 |
| 1960 | 23 | #1,712 |
| 1955 | 18 | #1,868 |
| 1950 | 18 | #1,770 |
| 1945 | 21 | #1,464 |
| 1940 | 24 | #1,380 |
| 1935 | 29 | #1,259 |
| 1930 | 35 | #1,202 |
| 1925 | 21 | #1,701 |
| 1920 | 37 | #1,190 |
| 1915 | 27 | #1,280 |
| 1910 | 9 | #1,148 |
| 1905 | 5 | #1,307 |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Gennaro
- Gennaro Gattuso Soccer player · b. 1978
- Gennaro Bracigliano Soccer player · b. 1980
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Gennaro in 2025?
Gennaro ranked #4,915 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 20 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Gennaro?
2,542 babies have been named Gennaro in the United States since 1904, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Gennaro most popular?
Gennaro peaked in 1926, when 42 newborns received the name.
Is Gennaro a boy or girl name?
Gennaro is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Gennaro rising or falling?
Gennaro is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Gennaro?
Well-known people named Gennaro include Gennaro Gattuso (soccer player), Gennaro Bracigliano (soccer player).