Boy · #2,481 in 2026

Geno

Geno is a masculine given name, usually of Italian origin. It is occasionally a short form of Eugene and other names.

Current Rank
#2,481
Peak Rank
#933 (2023)
Total Babies
4K
5-Yr Trend
+12%
1912
First Year
2026
Last Year
2023
Peak Year
#933
Peak Rank
4K
Total Count
113
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Geno

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Geno is a masculine given name, usually of Italian origin. It is occasionally a short form of Eugene and other names.

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The Story of Geno

Geno first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1912, with 13 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2023, when 70 Genos were born — ranking #2,097 that year. As of 2026, Geno ranks #2,481 for baby boys with 55 births, gradually rising (+12%). In total, more than 4K Genos have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Geno

Phonetically similar names — useful when Geno is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Geno

What does the name Geno mean?
Geno is a masculine given name, usually of Italian origin. It is occasionally a short form of Eugene and other names.
How popular is Geno in 2026?
In 2026, Geno ranks #2,481 among boys' names in the U.S., with 55 babies given the name that year.
When was Geno most popular?
Geno reached its peak popularity in 2023, ranking #933 that year with 70 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Geno most popular?
Geno has historically been most popular in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Ohio. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Geno.
Is Geno a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Geno is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Geno?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Geno include Doll, Ivor, Georgie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Geno

Geno is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1912 and has accumulated 4K births in the dataset. Geno's peak popularity came in 2023 when it ranked #933. Use the chart and map above to compare Geno's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.