Gennaro Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationjeh-NAH-roh / dʒeˈnɑːroʊItalian
Meaning
January; God is gracious
Historical & Cultural Background
Gennaro is derived from the Latin name 'Ianuarius,' which refers to the month of January. It is commonly associated with Saint Gennaro, the patron saint of Naples, whose feast day is celebrated on September 19. The name has been popular in Italy and among Italian communities worldwide, often reflecting cultural and religious significance.
Trend Summary
Gennaro has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with occasional peaks in Italian-American communities.
Similar Names
Variants
- Gennaro
- Gennarino
International Variants
- Gennaro (Italian)
- Januarius (Latin)
Famous people named Gennaro
Gennaro Gattuso is a former professional footballer and current football manager known for his passionate coaching style.
Gennaro Contaldo is an Italian chef and television personality recognized for his contributions to Italian cuisine.
Fictional characters named Gennaro
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Gennaro was first seen in the United States in 1904. Gennaro has ranked as high as #856 nationally, which occurred in 1926, and has been most popular in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts. In the past 5 years the name Gennaro has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Gennaro (2023)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1904 | 7 |
| 1905 | 5 |
| 1910 | 9 |
| 1911 | 12 |
| 1912 | 20 |
| 1913 | 30 |
| 1914 | 30 |
| 1915 | 27 |
| 1916 | 24 |
| 1917 | 40 |
| 1918 | 31 |
| 1919 | 27 |
| 1920 | 37 |
| 1921 | 37 |
| 1922 | 37 |
| 1923 | 35 |
| 1924 | 32 |
| 1925 | 21 |
| 1926 | 42 |
| 1927 | 37 |
| 1928 | 27 |
| 1929 | 34 |
| 1930 | 35 |
| 1931 | 29 |
| 1932 | 22 |
| 1933 | 24 |
| 1934 | 23 |
| 1935 | 29 |
| 1936 | 16 |
| 1937 | 18 |
| 1938 | 21 |
| 1939 | 21 |
| 1940 | 24 |
| 1941 | 25 |
| 1942 | 28 |
| 1943 | 21 |
| 1944 | 18 |
| 1945 | 21 |
| 1946 | 25 |
| 1947 | 16 |
| 1948 | 17 |
| 1949 | 20 |
| 1950 | 18 |
| 1951 | 16 |
| 1952 | 27 |
| 1953 | 22 |
| 1954 | 17 |
| 1955 | 18 |
| 1956 | 11 |
| 1957 | 19 |
| 1958 | 23 |
| 1959 | 12 |
| 1960 | 23 |
| 1961 | 23 |
| 1962 | 21 |
| 1963 | 20 |
| 1964 | 24 |
| 1965 | 16 |
| 1966 | 22 |
| 1967 | 22 |
| 1968 | 30 |
| 1969 | 24 |
| 1970 | 23 |
| 1971 | 23 |
| 1972 | 24 |
| 1973 | 23 |
| 1974 | 23 |
| 1975 | 20 |
| 1976 | 25 |
| 1977 | 23 |
| 1978 | 16 |
| 1979 | 17 |
| 1980 | 17 |
| 1981 | 23 |
| 1982 | 16 |
| 1983 | 23 |
| 1984 | 14 |
| 1985 | 19 |
| 1986 | 12 |
| 1987 | 12 |
| 1988 | 19 |
| 1989 | 20 |
| 1990 | 28 |
| 1991 | 18 |
| 1992 | 17 |
| 1993 | 17 |
| 1994 | 12 |
| 1995 | 23 |
| 1996 | 18 |
| 1997 | 17 |
| 1998 | 25 |
| 1999 | 14 |
| 2000 | 13 |
| 2001 | 21 |
| 2002 | 20 |
| 2003 | 14 |
| 2004 | 17 |
| 2005 | 18 |
| 2006 | 22 |
| 2007 | 20 |
| 2008 | 21 |
| 2009 | 19 |
| 2010 | 15 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2012 | 20 |
| 2013 | 16 |
| 2014 | 13 |
| 2015 | 16 |
| 2016 | 23 |
| 2017 | 17 |
| 2018 | 16 |
| 2019 | 19 |
| 2020 | 19 |
| 2021 | 24 |
| 2022 | 39 |
| 2023 | 24 |
| 2024 | 22 |