Genaro
Boy name · #2264 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Genaro? In official American birth records, Genaro has been tracked continuously since 1908, giving it 117 years of documented American history.
Genaro is currently the #2264 boy name in the United States — 62 babies received it in 2025. A decade ago it stood at #2132, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 29,032 boys born in 2025 was named Genaro.
Babies named Genaro per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 117-year story
Genaro first appears in the Social Security records in 1908, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2000, when 152 boys were named Genaro — good for #977 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Genaro against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Genaro in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Genaro is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Genaro will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Genaro is most common
State-level data for Genaro is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Genaro
Statistically, parents drawn to Genaro tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Lazaro, Isidro, Alvaro, Gonzalo, and Ramiro.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Genaro | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 62 | #2258 |
| 2024 | 57 | #2418 |
| 2023 | 62 | #2277 |
| 2022 | 64 | #2243 |
| 2021 | 67 | #2134 |
| 2020 | 52 | #2467 |
| 2019 | 51 | #2556 |
| 2018 | 56 | #2355 |
| 2017 | 58 | #2270 |
| 2016 | 60 | #2228 |
| 2015 | 65 | #2132 |
| 2014 | 58 | #2277 |
| 2013 | 64 | #2090 |
| 2012 | 63 | #2132 |
| 2011 | 71 | #1947 |
| 2010 | 85 | #1760 |
| 2009 | 88 | #1742 |
| 2008 | 130 | #1329 |
| 2007 | 118 | #1387 |
| 2006 | 124 | #1322 |
| 2005 | 137 | #1162 |
| 2004 | 120 | #1251 |
| 2003 | 134 | #1131 |
| 2002 | 130 | #1115 |
| 2001 | 141 | #1042 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Genaro?
In official American birth records, the name Genaro first appeared in 1908 (over 117 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 117 years.
Is Genaro a popular boy name?
Genaro ranked #2264 among boys in 2025 with 62 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #2132.
When was the name Genaro most popular?
Genaro peaked in 2000, when 152 American boys received the name (ranked #977 that year). Since 2000 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Genaro?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 29,032 newborn American boys was named Genaro. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.