Is Genaro a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Genaro is commonly used as a Boy name.

How popular is Genaro?

It's currently ranked #867 in the U.S. Recent trend: Falling.

How do you pronounce Genaro?

heh-NAH-roh · IPA: /xeˈnaɾo/

Genaro Boy

Popularity: #867 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: heh-NAH-roh /xeˈnaɾo/

Origin: Spanish; Italian

Meaning: Spanish: 'generous'; Italian: 'noble'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Genaro has its roots in the Latin name "Generosus," which means "noble" or "generous." This Latin term evolved into various forms as it passed through different languages and cultures. In the context of the name Genaro, it is derived from the Italian name "Gennaro," which is a diminutive form of "Generoso." The name entered the English language primarily through the influence of Italian immigrants and the cultural exchanges that occurred during the Renaissance and later periods, when Italian names gained popularity in various parts of Europe, including England.

Historically, the name Genaro is associated with Saint Januarius (San Gennaro in Italian), a 3rd-century bishop of Benevento, Italy, who is venerated as a martyr. His feast day is celebrated on September 19, and he is particularly known for the miracle of the liquefaction of his blood, which is a significant event in the religious calendar of Naples.

The veneration of Saint Januarius contributed to the popularity of the name in Italy and among Italian communities abroad, particularly in the Americas, during the 19th and 20th centuries. Culturally, the name Genaro carries connotations of nobility and generosity, reflecting the virtues associated with its Latin origins.

In Italian culture, names derived from saints often carry a sense of tradition and familial pride, which has helped sustain the name's presence over the centuries. The diminutive form "Gennaro" remains prevalent in Italy, while Genaro itself has found a place in various Spanish-speaking countries, further illustrating the name's adaptability and enduring significance across different cultures.

Famous people named Genaro

In this section, you will find notable people named Genaro. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Genaro who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Genaro who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Genaro Garcia Luna is a former police chief best known for his role in combating drug trafficking in Mexico.

Genaro Estrada is a Mexican composer best known for his contributions to classical music and various orchestral works.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Genaro, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

Gabriel Gonzalo Giorgio Giovanni Gustavo Gino

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Genaro. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

Gennaro Gerardo Fernando Hernando Leonardo Alfredo Emiliano Marco

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Genaro was first seen in the United States in 1908.

Genaro has ranked as high as #1131 nationally, which occurred in 2000, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Illinois, New York, and Arizona.

In the past 5 years the name Genaro has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Genaro is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Genaro was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Top States for Genaro (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.

Year:

State	Births	Share
TX	12	40%
CA	12	40%
IL	6	20%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Genaro.

Year	Births
2024	57
2023	62
2022	64
2021	67
2020	52
2019	51
2018	56
2017	58
2016	60
2015	65
2014	58
2013	64
2012	63
2011	71
2010	85
2009	88
2008	130
2007	118
2006	124
2005	137
2004	120
2003	134
2002	130
2001	141
2000	152
1999	150
1998	140
1997	124
1996	123
1995	148
1994	128
1993	119
1992	112
1991	110
1990	113
1989	93
1988	99
1987	93
1986	91
1985	73
1984	90
1983	100
1982	91
1981	99
1980	95
1979	84
1978	70
1977	84
1976	82
1975	93
1974	80
1973	72
1972	80
1971	56
1970	68
1969	67
1968	48
1967	42
1966	50
1965	63
1964	56
1963	37
1962	54
1961	65
1960	49
1959	62
1958	64
1957	64
1956	57
1955	52
1954	49
1953	54
1952	56
1951	44
1950	31
1949	48
1948	43
1947	41
1946	42
1945	32
1944	39
1943	32
1942	38
1941	31
1940	44
1939	33
1938	34
1937	34
1936	53
1935	35
1934	34
1933	47
1932	49
1931	55
1930	47
1929	49
1928	47
1927	44
1926	46
1925	45
1924	44
1923	37
1922	36
1921	33
1920	20
1919	28
1918	28
1917	19
1916	14
1915	16
1914	24
1913	7
1912	9
1911	5
1910	9
1908	5