Gennaro
Gennaro is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Dedicated to Janus; born in January.
Origin and history
Gennaro is a traditional Italian name derived from the Latin Januarius, which means dedicated to the Roman god Janus or born in January. It is historically associated with Saint Januarius, the patron saint of Naples. In the United States, it remains a relatively rare name used mostly within families honoring Italian heritage.
Popularity in the United States
2,542 babies in the United States have been named Gennaro since 1880. It ranks #2570 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1779.
States where it is most popular
- NY (82.1 %)
- NJ (8.1 %)
- CT (2.8 %)
- MA (2.3 %)
- PA (2.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 12 |
| 1910-1920 | 250 |
| 1920-1930 | 339 |
| 1930-1940 | 238 |
| 1940-1950 | 215 |
| 1950-1960 | 183 |
| 1960-1970 | 226 |
| 1970-1980 | 217 |
| 1980-1990 | 175 |
| 1990-2000 | 189 |
| 2000-2010 | 185 |
| 2010-2019 | 165 |
| 2020-2029 | 148 |
Famous people named Gennaro
- Gennaro Gattuso: Footballer, Manager
- Gennaro Contaldo: Chef, Author
Nicknames
Gene, Jerry, Rino
Fun facts
- The name is closely tied to Naples, Italy, where the annual Feast of San Gennaro is a major religious celebration.
- It derives from Januarius, the same Latin root that gave rise to the month of January.