Urbano
Urbano is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Of the city, urban, or polite and refined.
Origin and history
Urbano is a male name of Latin origin derived from the word 'urbanus', meaning city-dweller or courteous. It has a long history in Romance-speaking cultures, including Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese traditions. In the United States, it remains a rare choice with steady historical usage.
Popularity in the United States
764 babies in the United States have been named Urbano since 1880. It ranks #3912 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1922.
States where it is most popular
- TX (88.5 %)
- CA (11.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 33 |
| 1920-1930 | 84 |
| 1930-1940 | 51 |
| 1940-1950 | 61 |
| 1950-1960 | 89 |
| 1960-1970 | 89 |
| 1970-1980 | 62 |
| 1980-1990 | 102 |
| 1990-2000 | 93 |
| 2000-2010 | 65 |
| 2010-2019 | 30 |
| 2020-2029 | 5 |
Famous people named Urbano
- Urbano Pradhani: Politician
Fun facts
- The name is the Romance-language equivalent of Urban, a name chosen by eight Catholic popes throughout history.
- It shares its direct root with the English word 'urban', originating from the Latin noun 'urbs', meaning city.