How Many People Are Named Italo?

Complete statistics for the name Italo: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Italo
Very Rare
Italian

Italo, a very rare male name, is held by just 355 people in the US, making up 1 in 930,548 Americans. That's pretty unique! Most folks named Italo are over 60, giving the name a classic feel.

~355
Living in US
1 in 930,548
Americans
1918
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

🌐
Origin
Italian
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Determined Passionate
3
Life Path Number

Life path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

152,347
Worldwide Bearers
#6,891
Global Rank
🇧🇷 Brazil
80,975
🇮🇹 Italy
38,472
🇨🇱 Chile
5,929
🇪🇨 Ecuador
5,797
🇦🇷 Argentina
5,603
🇵🇪 Peru
4,922
🇻🇪 Venezuela
2,826
🇺🇸 United States
1,719
🇨🇴 Colombia
1,400
🇨🇦 Canada
638

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
355 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 66
229
Would be under 30 (31%)
120
Would be 30–60 (16%)
400
Would be over 60 (53%)

All 749 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1918

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
84
Classic Feel
86
Modern Appeal
34
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Italo Through the Generations

Italo has been around since 1918 when it peaked with 31 births. Today, there are 355 people named Italo in the US, with a notable age skew towards the older generation. Over 60% of those named Italo are over 60 years old, indicating a strong presence among the older demographic. The name's stability suggests it's a timeless choice, cherished through the decades.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 68
Pennsylvania 11
California 6

⭐ Famous People Named Italo

Italo is a male Italian given name. Notable people with the name include:Ítalo Argentino Lúder (1916–2008), Argentine politician Italo Balbo (1896–1940), politician Italo Bocchino, politician Italo Brancucci (1904–1958), composer Italo "Babe" Caccia (1917–2009), American college athlete, coach, and administrator Italo Calvino (1923–1985), writer Italo Campanini (1845–1896), singer Italo Casini (1892–?), bobsledder Italo Chelini (1914–1972), baseball player Italo Cappabianca (1936–2001), politician Italo Dell'Oro, Auxiliary Bishop of Galveston-HoustonÍtalo Ferreira, Brazilian surfer Italo Gardo…

Full list on Wikipedia →

✨ Similar Names to Italo

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Italo's Italian roots

📄 About the Name Italo

How Many People Have the Name Italo?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 355 people in the United States currently share the name Italo. That works out to roughly 1 in every 930,548 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Italo a Common or Rare Name?

Italo is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Italo in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Italo Most Popular?

The name Italo reached peak popularity in 1918, with 31 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Italo?

Approximately 355 people named Italo live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 749. That works out to roughly 1 in 930,548 Americans.

Is Italo a rare name?

Italo is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 930,548 Americans has this name.

What does the name Italo mean?

The meaning and origin of Italo are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.

Is Italo more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Italo are male and 0% are female.

When was Italo most popular?

Italo peaked in 1918 with 31 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US355
All-Time Births749
1 in X1 in 930,548
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age66
Peak Year1918
World Rank#6,891
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.