Italy
Italy is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Land of young cattle; derived from the ancient Latin 'Italia'.
Origin and history
Italy is a modern English place name derived from the country's name, originating from the ancient Latin term Italia. As a given name, it gained mild usage in the United States in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. It reflects a trend of using geographic and destination names for children.
Popularity in the United States
2,220 babies in the United States have been named Italy since 1880. It ranks #3732 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1399.
States where it is most popular
- TX (24.6 %)
- CA (18.3 %)
- GA (9.4 %)
- IL (8.6 %)
- LA (6.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 10 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 7 |
| 1990-2000 | 113 |
| 2000-2010 | 425 |
| 2010-2019 | 948 |
| 2020-2029 | 717 |
Fun facts
- The country name Italia likely originates from an Oscan or Vitalian word meaning 'land of young bulls'.
- Italy joined a popular U.S. trend of naming children after famous countries and cities like London and Paris.