Ezio
Ezio is a boy's name of Italian origin.
Meaning
Eagle.
Origin and history
Ezio is a traditional Italian male name derived from the ancient Greek word for eagle. Historically popular in Italy, it has seen a noticeable surge in the United States in recent years. Its modern U.S. usage is heavily influenced by popular culture, particularly video games.
Popularity in the United States
1,552 babies in the United States have been named Ezio since 1880. It ranks #3194 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1247.
States where it is most popular
- CA (32.1 %)
- TX (27 %)
- FL (10.8 %)
- AZ (9.3 %)
- NY (5.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 30 |
| 1920-1930 | 53 |
| 1930-1940 | 8 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 6 |
| 1960-1970 | 8 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 10 |
| 2010-2019 | 710 |
| 2020-2029 | 727 |
Famous people named Ezio
- Ezio Pinza: Opera singer, Actor
- Ezio Greggio: Comedian, Actor
Fun facts
- The name stems from the Ancient Greek word 'aetos', which means eagle.
- Its recent rise in U.S. popularity is largely attributed to Ezio Auditore da Firenze, the protagonist of the Assassin's Creed video game series.