Nunzio: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Boys	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–
1900s	7	1	–	#1,234
1910s	355	36	+4971%	#754
1920s	547	55	+54%	#829
1930s	262	26	-52%	#954
1940s	129	13	-51%	#1,510
1950s	110	11	-15%	#2,131
1960s	113	11	+3%	#2,224
1970s	68	7	-40%	#3,211
1980s	65	7	-4%	#3,172
1990s	29	3	-55%	#6,358
2000s	50	5	+72%	#8,705
2010s	61	6	+22%	#7,991
2020s (to 2025)	42	7	+15%	#9,312

Decade

Boys

Per year

Change

Best rank

1880s

–

1890s

–

1900s

–

#1,234

1910s

355

+4971%

#754

1920s

547

+54%

#829

1930s

262

-52%

#954

1940s

129

-51%

#1,510

1950s

110

-15%

#2,131

1960s

113

+3%

#2,224

1970s

-40%

#3,211

1980s

-4%

#3,172

1990s

-55%

#6,358

2000s

+72%

#8,705

2010s

+22%

#7,991

2020s (to 2025)

+15%

#9,312

The story of Nunzio

Nunzio is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,624 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.

Since 1909, 1,838 American babies have been named Nunzio. Its peak came in 1923, when 67 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 1920s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Nunzio stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Nunzio?

The median living Nunzio is about 55 years old; half are between 22 and 71. An estimated 600 people named Nunzio are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Nunzio year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year	Boys	Boys rank
2025	6	#11,624
2024	8	#9,619
2023	7	#10,500
2022	6	#11,905
2021	7	#10,484
2020	8	#9,312
2019	7	#10,502
2018	6	#11,757
2017	9	#8,640
2016	10	#7,991
2015	5	#13,502
2014	–	–
2013	5	#13,514
2012	6	#11,851
2011	5	#13,763
2010	8	#9,431
2009	9	#8,801
2008	5	#14,045
2007	9	#8,716
2006	6	#11,654
2005	6	#11,084
2004	8	#8,705
2003	7	#9,341
2002	–	–
2001	–	–
2000	–	–
1995	–	–
1990	7	#6,954
1985	6	#6,296
1980	6	#6,027
1975	9	#3,852
1970	10	#3,211
1965	7	#3,463
1960	8	#3,258
1955	12	#2,402
1950	11	#2,401
1945	11	#2,212
1940	11	#2,277
1935	29	#1,269
1930	51	#954
1925	59	#879
1920	63	#861
1915	48	#899
1910	–	–
1905	–	–
1900	–	–
1895	–	–
1890	–	–
1885	–	–
1880	–	–

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Nunzio, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Nunzio?

The median living Nunzio is about 55 years old. Half of all living Nunzios are between 22 and 71 years old.

How many people named Nunzio are alive today?

An estimated 600 people named Nunzio are alive in the United States, based on 1,838 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

How popular is the name Nunzio in 2025?

Nunzio ranked #11,624 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Nunzio?

1,838 babies have been named Nunzio in the United States since 1909, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Nunzio most popular?

Nunzio peaked in 1923, when 67 newborns received the name.

Is Nunzio a boy or girl name?

Nunzio is overwhelmingly a boy's name: 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Nunzio rising or falling?

Nunzio is on the rise, noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Nunzio?

Well-known people named Nunzio include Nunzio Gallo (singer).

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Nunzio popularity over time

The story of Nunzio

How old are people named Nunzio?

Nunzio year by year

Famous people named Nunzio

Frequently asked questions

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