Nunzio
Nunzio is a boy's name of Italian origin.
Meaning
Messenger or announcer.
Origin and history
Nunzio is an Italian given name derived from the Latin term for a messenger or envoy. Historically common in Southern Italy, it gained usage in the United States through Italian immigration during the twentieth century. Today, it remains a traditional, relatively rare choice in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
1,838 babies in the United States have been named Nunzio since 1880. It ranks #2993 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1885.
States where it is most popular
- NY (73.4 %)
- NJ (10.8 %)
- PA (9.1 %)
- MA (4.4 %)
- OH (1.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 7 |
| 1910-1920 | 355 |
| 1920-1930 | 547 |
| 1930-1940 | 262 |
| 1940-1950 | 129 |
| 1950-1960 | 110 |
| 1960-1970 | 113 |
| 1970-1980 | 68 |
| 1980-1990 | 65 |
| 1990-2000 | 29 |
| 2000-2010 | 50 |
| 2010-2019 | 61 |
| 2020-2029 | 42 |
Famous people named Nunzio
- Nunzio Campanile: Football coach
Fun facts
- The name shares its origin with the word 'nuncio', the diplomatic representative of the Pope.
- Traditionally given in Italy in honor of the Feast of the Annunciation.