Fortunato
Fortunato is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Fortunate, lucky, or blessed by fate.
Origin and history
Fortunato is a masculine name derived from the Latin 'Fortunatus', meaning fortunate, lucky, or blessed. It has historically been used in Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese speaking regions. In the United States, it remains a rare and traditional choice, maintaining a consistent historical presence without entering mainstream popularity.
Popularity in the United States
910 babies in the United States have been named Fortunato since 1880. It ranks #3768 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1917.
States where it is most popular
- TX (54.4 %)
- NY (35.4 %)
- CA (7.7 %)
- NJ (2.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 109 |
| 1920-1930 | 175 |
| 1930-1940 | 127 |
| 1940-1950 | 82 |
| 1950-1960 | 71 |
| 1960-1970 | 75 |
| 1970-1980 | 97 |
| 1980-1990 | 69 |
| 1990-2000 | 60 |
| 2000-2010 | 24 |
| 2010-2019 | 11 |
| 2020-2029 | 10 |
Famous people named Fortunato
- Fortunato Depero: artist, painter
Fun facts
- Fortunato is famous as a central character in Edgar Allan Poe's 1846 classic short story 'The Cask of Amontillado'.
- The name stems from the Roman cognomen Fortunatus, which was derived from the goddess Fortuna, personifying luck and fortune.