Genaro
Complete Name Analysis & Etymology Guide
7,607 Total Births
145 Years of Data
2000 Peak Popularity Year
152 Peak Births

Genaro Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

The name Genaro originates from the Latin 'Genarius', which means 'of Janus', a Roman god symbolizing beginnings. It evolved from Latin to Spanish and is associated with the month of January. The name is linked to positive traits and has gained popularity in the 20th century in Hispanic cultures. There is no biblical relevance associated with this name.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Genaro"

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Pronunciation

/xeˈnaɾo/

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Origin

Spanish

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Etymology

Genaro is derived from the Latin 'Genarius', which means 'of Janus', referring to the Roman god of beginnings, gates, transitions, time, duality, and endings.

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Meaning

January, born in January

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Language Evolution

Genarius (Latin), Janus (Roman), Genaro (Spanish)

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Historical Usage

Genaro has been used in Spanish-speaking countries and gained popularity particularly in the 20th century due to cultural influences and the celebration of names associated with the New Year.

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Variants & Derivatives

Geno, Gennaro, Genaro

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Modern Popularity & Image

Genaro is perceived as a traditional and culturally significant name in Hispanic communities, often associated with positive traits such as new beginnings and strength.

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Famous People

Genaro García Luna, Genaro Arriagada

📊 Genaro Name Trend Analysis

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Boy Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable

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✨ Genaro Name Meaning & Significance

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Popularity Trend

Less Common name with 152 peak births in 2000

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Geographic Spread

Popular across 13 US states, with strongest presence in Texas

Historical Span

Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends

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Generational Impact

Influenced 7 different American generations with varying popularity

🔊 Same Pronunciation Names for "Genaro" - Complete Guide (1 Names)

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Genaro"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Genaro"

"Genaro" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 1341st of 7545 469
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 1042nd of 6773 733
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 1047th of 7552 968
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 963rd of 10718 1,134
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 977th of 16616 1,682
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 1290th of 24088 1,907
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 2305th of 23106 714

Regional Popularity of "Genaro" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- 68.09%
939th/1379
35.16%
832nd/2366
55.52%
634th/1142
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- 62.85%
978th/1556
28.22%
664th/2353
42.28%
654th/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- 46.38%
1127th/2430
24.75%
706th/2853
25.55%
709th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
39.60%
1163rd/2937
36.15%
1259th/3483
21.23%
747th/3518
15.43%
624th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
32.02%
1180th/3685
32.65%
1461st/4475
17.21%
894th/5194
10.27%
649th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
36.75%
1684th/4582
46.86%
2420th/5164
16.18%
1183rd/7313
11.22%
837th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
68.05%
2711th/3984
- 26.37%
1799th/6822
23.92%
1501st/6276

Regional Popularity of "Genaro" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

State-by-State Popularity of "Genaro"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Genaro" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.

Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Genaro" in the United States

The name Genaro is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Genaro has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Genaro' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1341st out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1042nd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1047th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 963rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 977th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1290th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2305th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Genaro' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

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