Enza
An Italian feminine name derived from the Hebrew name "Enzio", meaning "consecrated to God".
Name Census estimates that about 450 living Americans carry the first name Enza. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Enza today is around 35 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Enza births was 1970 (23 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Enza. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
450
~ 1 in 761,676 Americans
Peak year
1970
23 babies that year
Average age
35
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,738
Tracked since 1940
Popularity
Enza: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Enza from the 1940s through to the 2020s, spanning 9 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 134 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1970s peak, Enza remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Enza by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Enza during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Enzas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Enza
The name Enza has its origins in the Italian language and is a shortened form of the feminine name Vincenza, which itself is derived from the Latin name Vincentius. The Latin name Vincentius comes from the word "vincere," meaning "to conquer" or "to overcome." This suggests that the name Enza may have been associated with strength and victory in its early usage.
The earliest recorded example of the name Enza dates back to the late Middle Ages in Italy. One notable figure who bore this name was Enza di Padova, an Italian noblewoman who lived in the 14th century. She was known for her philanthropic work and her support of the arts during the Renaissance period.
Another historical figure with the name Enza was Enza Sambucetti, an Italian painter and sculptor who lived in the 16th century. She is celebrated for her contributions to the Mannerist art movement and her exquisite marble sculptures.
In the 19th century, Enza Valsamoggia was an Italian writer and activist who advocated for women's rights and education. Her influential works helped to shape the feminist movement in Italy during that time.
Enza Zeller, born in 1892, was a Swiss-Italian actress who appeared in numerous films during the silent era of cinema. She is remembered for her captivating performances and her ability to convey emotion through her expressive eyes and gestures.
In the 20th century, Enza Ferreri was an Italian opera singer who graced the stages of many prestigious opera houses around the world. She was particularly renowned for her interpretations of the works of Verdi and Puccini.
While the name Enza has Italian roots, it has also been adopted in other cultures and languages over time, making it a name with a rich and diverse history spanning centuries.
People
Enza + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Enza as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Enza: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Enza?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 450 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Enza going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 761,676 US residents.
Is Enza a common name?
We classify Enza as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 490 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Enza most popular?
The single biggest year for Enza was 1970, when 23 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Enza is about 35 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Enza a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Enza in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.