Nunzio
Every Nunzio since 1909 — 1,838 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nunzio
Nunzio is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,624 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1909, 1,838 American babies have been named Nunzio. Its peak came in 1923, when 67 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 Nunzio stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nunzio year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #11,624 |
| 2024 | 8 | #9,619 |
| 2023 | 7 | #10,500 |
| 2022 | 6 | #11,905 |
| 2021 | 7 | #10,484 |
| 2020 | 8 | #9,312 |
| 2019 | 7 | #10,502 |
| 2018 | 6 | #11,757 |
| 2017 | 9 | #8,640 |
| 2016 | 10 | #7,991 |
| 2015 | 5 | #13,502 |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | 5 | #13,514 |
| 2012 | 6 | #11,851 |
| 2011 | 5 | #13,763 |
| 2010 | 8 | #9,431 |
| 2009 | 9 | #8,801 |
| 2008 | 5 | #14,045 |
| 2007 | 9 | #8,716 |
| 2006 | 6 | #11,654 |
| 2005 | 6 | #11,084 |
| 2004 | 8 | #8,705 |
| 2003 | 7 | #9,341 |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 7 | #6,954 |
| 1985 | 6 | #6,296 |
| 1980 | 6 | #6,027 |
| 1975 | 9 | #3,852 |
| 1970 | 10 | #3,211 |
| 1965 | 7 | #3,463 |
| 1960 | 8 | #3,258 |
| 1955 | 12 | #2,402 |
| 1950 | 11 | #2,401 |
| 1945 | 11 | #2,212 |
| 1940 | 11 | #2,277 |
| 1935 | 29 | #1,269 |
| 1930 | 51 | #954 |
| 1925 | 59 | #879 |
| 1920 | 63 | #861 |
| 1915 | 48 | #899 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Nunzio
- Nunzio Gallo Singer · 1928–2008
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nunzio in 2025?
Nunzio ranked #11,624 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nunzio?
1,838 babies have been named Nunzio in the United States since 1909, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nunzio most popular?
Nunzio peaked in 1923, when 67 newborns received the name.
Is Nunzio a boy or girl name?
Nunzio is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nunzio rising or falling?
Nunzio is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Nunzio?
Well-known people named Nunzio include Nunzio Gallo (singer).