Renzo
Every Renzo since 1915 — 2,690 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Renzo
Renzo is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,313 in 2025 with 148 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1915, 2,690 American babies have been named Renzo. Its peak came in 2024, when 148 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Renzo stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Renzo year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 148 | #1,313 |
| 2024 | 148 | #1,317 |
| 2023 | 143 | #1,335 |
| 2022 | 138 | #1,359 |
| 2021 | 117 | #1,526 |
| 2020 | 100 | #1,619 |
| 2019 | 131 | #1,369 |
| 2018 | 93 | #1,700 |
| 2017 | 63 | #2,167 |
| 2016 | 87 | #1,772 |
| 2015 | 75 | #1,947 |
| 2014 | 66 | #2,112 |
| 2013 | 59 | #2,220 |
| 2012 | 52 | #2,441 |
| 2011 | 71 | #1,961 |
| 2010 | 63 | #2,138 |
| 2009 | 60 | #2,224 |
| 2008 | 61 | #2,203 |
| 2007 | 69 | #2,030 |
| 2006 | 63 | #2,095 |
| 2005 | 65 | #1,962 |
| 2004 | 66 | #1,874 |
| 2003 | 51 | #2,172 |
| 2002 | 49 | #2,187 |
| 2001 | 46 | #2,238 |
| 2000 | 56 | #1,890 |
| 1995 | 20 | #3,410 |
| 1990 | 16 | #3,742 |
| 1985 | 15 | #3,184 |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | 10 | #3,612 |
| 1970 | 5 | #5,285 |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | 7 | #3,526 |
| 1925 | 8 | #3,345 |
| 1920 | 9 | #3,163 |
| 1915 | 7 | #3,333 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Renzo
- Renzo Piano Architect · b. 1937
- Renzo Zorzi Racing driver · 1946–2015
- Renzo Saravia Soccer player · b. 1993
- Renzo Lopez Soccer player · b. 1994
- Renzo Rubino Singer · b. 1988
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Renzo in 2025?
Renzo ranked #1,313 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 148 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Renzo?
2,690 babies have been named Renzo in the United States since 1915, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Renzo most popular?
Renzo peaked in 2024, when 148 newborns received the name.
Is Renzo a boy or girl name?
Renzo is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Renzo rising or falling?
Renzo is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Renzo?
Well-known people named Renzo include Renzo Piano (architect), Renzo Zorzi (racing driver), Renzo Saravia (soccer player).