Americo
Americo is a boy's name of Italian origin.
Meaning
Home ruler or universal ruler, derived from the Germanic elements 'amal' (work/bravery) or 'haim' (home) combined with 'ric' (ruler).
Origin and history
Americo is a classic name of Germanic origin, traditionally used in Italian and Portuguese contexts as a variant of Amerigo. It shares its root with the name of the Italian explorer Amerigo Vespucci, from whom the Americas derive their name. In the United States, it is an enduring yet uncommon male name with steady, historical usage.
Popularity in the United States
2,911 babies in the United States have been named Americo since 1880. It ranks #2395 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1877.
States where it is most popular
- NY (25.9 %)
- MA (25.2 %)
- PA (11.9 %)
- NJ (10.7 %)
- TX (10.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 48 |
| 1910-1920 | 630 |
| 1920-1930 | 822 |
| 1930-1940 | 212 |
| 1940-1950 | 111 |
| 1950-1960 | 169 |
| 1960-1970 | 203 |
| 1970-1980 | 185 |
| 1980-1990 | 147 |
| 1990-2000 | 153 |
| 2000-2010 | 110 |
| 2010-2019 | 71 |
| 2020-2029 | 50 |
Famous people named Americo
- Americo Paredes: Author, Folklorist
Nicknames
Rick, Ricky, Mico
Fun facts
- Americo is a variant of Amerigo, the given name of explorer Amerigo Vespucci, after whom the American continents were named.
- Over 2,900 baby boys in the United States have been given the official name Americo since SSA record-keeping began in 1880.