Genaro Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
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.
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.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Genaro"
Pronunciation
/xeˈnaɾo/
Origin
Spanish
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.
Meaning
January, born in January
Language Evolution
Genarius (Latin), Janus (Roman), Genaro (Spanish)
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.
Variants & Derivatives
Geno, Gennaro, Genaro
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.
Famous People
Genaro García Luna, Genaro Arriagada
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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.