Giacomo
Giacomo is a boy's name of Italian origin.
Meaning
Supplanter; held by the heel.
Origin and history
Giacomo is the Italian form of the name James or Jacob. It derives from the Hebrew name Ya'akov, meaning supplanter or held by the heel. In the United States, it remains a distinctive, heritage-rich choice favored by parents seeking a classic Italian name.
Popularity in the United States
1,896 babies in the United States have been named Giacomo since 1880. It ranks #2950 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1709.
States where it is most popular
- NY (66.1 %)
- CA (18.5 %)
- NJ (9.2 %)
- FL (2.8 %)
- IL (1.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 94 |
| 1920-1930 | 88 |
| 1930-1940 | 20 |
| 1940-1950 | 43 |
| 1950-1960 | 68 |
| 1960-1970 | 106 |
| 1970-1980 | 142 |
| 1980-1990 | 138 |
| 1990-2000 | 224 |
| 2000-2010 | 423 |
| 2010-2019 | 332 |
| 2020-2029 | 218 |
Famous people named Giacomo
- Giacomo Puccini: Composer
- Giacomo Casanova: Author, Adventurer
- Giacomo Leopardi: Poet, Philosopher
Fun facts
- Giacomo is the direct Italian cognate of the English names James and Jacob.
- The name is famous worldwide due to Italian composer Giacomo Puccini, creator of La Bohème and Tosca.