Jenaro
Jenaro is a boy's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
Devoted to Janus or born in January.
Origin and history
Jenaro is a Spanish variant of the Latin name Januarius, which relates to the Roman god Janus. It is a traditional name historically associated with Saint Januarius. In the United States, it remains a rare given name primarily used within Spanish-speaking communities.
Popularity in the United States
684 babies in the United States have been named Jenaro since 1880. It ranks #3992 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1887.
States where it is most popular
- CA (59.4 %)
- TX (40.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 6 |
| 1920-1930 | 34 |
| 1930-1940 | 25 |
| 1940-1950 | 20 |
| 1950-1960 | 59 |
| 1960-1970 | 47 |
| 1970-1980 | 96 |
| 1980-1990 | 98 |
| 1990-2000 | 99 |
| 2000-2010 | 106 |
| 2010-2019 | 54 |
| 2020-2029 | 40 |
Famous people named Jenaro
- Jenaro Gajardo Vera: lawyer, poet
Fun facts
- The name stems from the Latin name Januarius, which honors Janus, the Roman god of doors, gates, and beginnings.
- Jenaro is the Spanish spelling variant of Genaro or the Italian Gennaro.