Renzo
Renzo is a boy's name of Italian origin.
Meaning
From Laurentum or crowned with laurel.
Origin and history
Renzo originated as an Italian short form of Lorenzo, which derives from the Roman name Laurentium, meaning 'from Laurentum' or 'laurel-crowned'. In the United States, it has seen growing use as a standalone given name, offering a stylish Italian flair.
Popularity in the United States
2,690 babies in the United States have been named Renzo since 1880. It ranks #2498 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1196.
States where it is most popular
- CA (35.5 %)
- FL (23.5 %)
- TX (17.3 %)
- NY (11.5 %)
- NJ (2.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 25 |
| 1920-1930 | 58 |
| 1930-1940 | 24 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 12 |
| 1960-1970 | 23 |
| 1970-1980 | 74 |
| 1980-1990 | 97 |
| 1990-2000 | 237 |
| 2000-2010 | 586 |
| 2010-2019 | 760 |
| 2020-2029 | 794 |
Famous people named Renzo
- Renzo Piano: Architect
- Renzo Gracie: Martial Artist, Coach
Fun facts
- Renzo Tramaglino is the main protagonist in Alessandro Manzoni's classic 1827 Italian novel 'The Betrothed'.
- Originally a hypocoristic for Lorenzo, Renzo has increasingly become an independent official name worldwide.