Calogero Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Calogero is an Italian name with Greek roots, meaning 'beautiful elder'. It evolved from 'Kalogeros' in Greek to 'Calogero' in Italian. The name reflects traits of wisdom and beauty associated with age. It does not have a biblical background. Calogero has been in use for centuries, especially in Sicily, and gained popularity in the 20th century through Italian-American communities. Variants include Calo and Gero, and it is seen as a culturally significant name today.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Calogero"
Pronunciation
/kæˈloʊdʒəroʊ/
Origin
Italian
Etymology
The name Calogero is derived from the Greek name 'Kalogeros', which means 'good old man' or 'beautiful elder'. It is formed from the Greek words 'kalos', meaning 'beautiful' or 'good', and 'geron', meaning 'old man' or 'elder'.
Meaning
beautiful elder
Language Evolution
Kalogeros (Greek), Calogero (Italian)
Historical Usage
Calogero has been used in Italy, particularly in Sicily, for centuries and became more widely known during the 20th century due to the influence of Italian-American communities.
Variants & Derivatives
Calo, Gero, Calogera
Modern Popularity & Image
Calogero is viewed as a traditional and culturally significant name, often associated with family heritage and Sicilian roots. It maintains a sense of uniqueness and is less common outside of Italian communities.
Famous People
Calogero (singer), Calogero di Giovanni (historical figure)
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Boy Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
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Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 22 peak births in 2021
Geographic Spread
Popular across 2 US states, with strongest presence in New York
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 7 different American generations with varying popularity
Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Calogero"
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 "Calogero"
"Calogero" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 4998th of 7545 | 32 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 6773rd of 6773 | 5 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 7552nd of 7552 | 5 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 4431st of 10718 | 87 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 7383rd of 16616 | 70 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 6375th of 24088 | 182 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 5549th of 23106 | 196 |
Regional Popularity of "Calogero" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
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| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
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37.38% 1302nd/3483 |
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| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
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67.73% 3031st/4475 |
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| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
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51.67% 2668th/5164 |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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60.71% 2724th/4487 |
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75.38% 4731st/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Calogero" 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 "Calogero"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Calogero" 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 "Calogero" in the United States
The name Calogero is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the Northeast 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, Calogero has been stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Calogero' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4998th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 6773rd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 7552nd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4431st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7383rd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6375th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5549th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Calogero' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.