Geno Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Geno is an Italian name with roots in the Latin word 'Genuae', meaning 'knee'. It has evolved from historical forms such as Genuae and Genoa. The name is commonly associated with Italian culture and has gained popularity in recent times. It does not have a biblical background. Notable people with this name include Geno Auriemma and Geno Smith.
The name Geno is most popular in Pennsylvania, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha 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, Geno 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, 'Geno' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1294th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1925th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1624th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1505th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1898th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2565th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2455th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Geno' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Geno"
Pronunciation
/ˈdʒiːnoʊ/
Origin
Italian
Etymology
The name Geno is derived from the Italian name 'Genoa', which is the name of a city in Italy. The name itself is thought to come from the Latin 'Genuae', which means 'knee', likely referring to the city's geographical position.
Meaning
Knee
Language Evolution
Genuae (Latin), Genoa (Italian), Geno (Modern Italian/English)
Historical Usage
The name Geno has gained popularity in the 20th and 21st centuries, particularly among Italian communities and as a short form for names like Eugenio.
Variants & Derivatives
Gino, Eugene, Genaro
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, the name Geno is perceived as a unique and modern name, often associated with Italian heritage and culture.
Famous People
Geno Auriemma - American college basketball coach, Geno Smith - American football quarterback
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Geno"
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 "Geno"
"Geno" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1294th of 7545 | 500 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1925th of 6773 | 264 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1624th of 7552 | 442 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1505th of 10718 | 533 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1898th of 16616 | 598 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2565th of 24088 | 691 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2455th of 23106 | 650 |
Regional Popularity of "Geno" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
54.03% 765th/1416 |
43.29% 597th/1379 |
- |
85.99% 982nd/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
69.86% 1080th/1546 |
50.13% 780th/1556 |
- | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
49.17% 1095th/2227 |
58.02% 1410th/2430 |
77.71% 2217th/2853 |
48.18% 1337th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
37.93% 1114th/2937 |
- | - |
32.00% 1294th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
33.03% 1217th/3685 |
59.17% 2648th/4475 |
- |
32.80% 2072nd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
44.33% 2031st/4582 |
42.22% 2180th/5164 |
48.13% 3520th/7313 |
30.93% 2308th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
60.39% 2406th/3984 |
36.77% 1650th/4487 |
59.57% 4064th/6822 |
38.10% 2391st/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Geno" 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 "Geno"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Geno" 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.