Italo
Italo is a boy's name of Italian origin.
Meaning
From Italy; Italian.
Origin and history
Italo is an Italian masculine name derived from the Latin 'Italus', referring to a person from Italy or the ancient Oscan tribe. Historically associated with classical mythology through Italus, the legendary king after whom the peninsula was named, it remains a traditional choice in Italy. In the United States, it is a rare and distinctive name primarily used within Italian-American families.
Popularity in the United States
760 babies in the United States have been named Italo since 1880. It ranks #3916 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1867.
States where it is most popular
- NY (80 %)
- PA (12.9 %)
- CA (7.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 163 |
| 1920-1930 | 161 |
| 1930-1940 | 66 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 5 |
| 1960-1970 | 10 |
| 1970-1980 | 39 |
| 1980-1990 | 17 |
| 1990-2000 | 69 |
| 2000-2010 | 94 |
| 2010-2019 | 76 |
| 2020-2029 | 60 |
Famous people named Italo
- Italo Calvino: Writer, Journalist
- Italo Svevo: Novelist
Fun facts
- According to ancient Greek and Roman legends, the Italian peninsula was named after King Italus.
- Famous Italian author Italo Calvino helped popularize the name globally in the 20th century.