Genaro
Meaningof January · Spanish
- US rank
- #2,258
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #832 in 1936
62 babies were named Genaro in the US in 2025. It has climbed 209 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1908–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Genaro you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 27,548 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Genaro, 62 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Genaro would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryGenaro first shows up in US birth records in 1908, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 117 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1936, when it reached #832.
- Then vs nowGenaro was 2.1× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 12,920 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 27,548.
- TrendGenaro has climbed 209 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #2,258. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Spanish, Genaro means “of January”. Our records link it to Italian and Latin roots.
About the name Genaro
Genaro is a boy name of Italian and Latin origin meaning “of January”. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, starting with G and ending in “-aro”. US birth records list Genaro for boys from 1908 to 2025, in 117 of those 118 years. Its best year was 1936, when it ranked #832 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,258, with 62 babies.
Origin:Italian namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 16 | 61,728 boys |
| 1910s | 25 | 39,841 boys |
| 1920s | 36 | 27,533 boys |
| 1930s | 40 | 25,000 boys |
| 1940s | 27 | 37,679 boys |
| 1950s | 26 | 38,241 boys |
| 1960s | 28 | 36,010 boys |
| 1970s | 47 | 21,317 boys |
| 1980s | 50 | 19,944 boys |
| 1990s | 65 | 15,333 boys |
| 2000s | 64 | 15,645 boys |
| 2010s | 33 | 29,860 boys |
| 2020s | 35 | 28,477 boys |
Other spellings of Genaro
More Italian boy names
- Unisex name: Luca · man from Lucania
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Unisex name: Luka · man from Lucania
- Boy name: Leonardo · brave as a lion
- Boy name: Emiliano · rival, striving
- Boy name: Lorenzo · from Laurentum
- Unisex name: Giovanni · God is gracious
- Boy name: Matteo · gift of God
Questions about the name Genaro
What does the name Genaro mean?
Genaro means “of January” in Spanish.
What is the origin of the name Genaro?
Genaro has Italian, Latin roots in our records. Other Italian names include Luca, Leo, Luka.
Is Genaro a boy or girl name?
Genaro is a boy name.
How popular is the name Genaro?
Genaro ranked #2,258 for US boys in 2025, given to 62 babies. Its best year was 1936 (#832).