Enzo
Enzo is a boy's name of Italian origin.
Meaning
Home ruler, or laurel-crowned / victorious.
Origin and history
Enzo is a traditionally Italian masculine name that originated as a short form of names like Lorenzo or Vincenzo, or as an Italianized form of the Germanic name Heinz. In the United States, it has surged in popularity during the 2020s, becoming a trendy and modern favorite.
Popularity in the United States
34,952 babies in the United States have been named Enzo since 1880. It ranks #616 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #104.
States where it is most popular
- CA (19.2 %)
- FL (11.9 %)
- TX (9.6 %)
- NY (7.4 %)
- PA (3.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 11 |
| 1920-1930 | 102 |
| 1930-1940 | 35 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 15 |
| 1960-1970 | 82 |
| 1970-1980 | 143 |
| 1980-1990 | 115 |
| 1990-2000 | 358 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,572 |
| 2010-2019 | 10,554 |
| 2020-2029 | 20,965 |
Famous people named Enzo
- Enzo Ferrari: entrepreneur, race car driver
- Enzo Amore: wrestler, musician
Fun facts
- Historically used as a medieval hypocoristic in Italy, it gained worldwide recognition through iconic figures like Enzo Ferrari.
- Enzo has seen a dramatic rise in popularity in the US, entering the top 150 boys' names in the early 2020s.