Giro
Derived from the Italian word meaning "turn" or "circle".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Giro. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Giro today is around 87 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Giro births was 1919 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Giro. 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.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Giro is about 87 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Giros were born before 1949.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Giro. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1919
14 babies that year
Average age
87
years old
1951 SSA rank
#3,909
Tracked since 1917
Popularity
Giro: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Giro from the 1910s through to the 1950s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 23 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Giro 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 Giro during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Giros live
Origin
Meaning and history of Giro
The name Giro originates from the Italian language and it is derived from the Italian word "giro" which means "circle" or "turn". This name has its roots in the Italian culture, particularly in regions like Tuscany and Lombardy where it was commonly used during the Renaissance period.
The earliest recorded use of the name Giro can be traced back to the 14th century, where it was mentioned in several Italian literary works and historical records. One notable example is the Italian poet and scholar, Giro da Prato (1329-1399), who was known for his contributions to the development of the Italian language.
In the 15th century, the name Giro gained popularity among Italian artists and intellectuals. One of the most famous individuals with this name was Giro Santi (1432-1506), a renowned Italian painter and architect who worked on several important projects, including the Palazzo Vecchio in Florence.
During the 16th century, the name Giro was associated with the Catholic Church. One of the most influential figures with this name was Giro Seripando (1492-1563), an Italian cardinal and theologian who played a significant role in the Council of Trent, a major event in the Catholic Reformation.
In the 17th century, the name Giro was prevalent among Italian nobility and aristocracy. One notable figure was Giro Farnese (1598-1642), an Italian nobleman and military leader who served as the Duke of Parma and Piacenza.
Another prominent individual with the name Giro was Giro Savarese (1543-1622), an Italian composer and music theorist who made significant contributions to the development of the Baroque era in music.
As the name Giro continued to be used throughout the centuries, it has been associated with various fields, including literature, art, and science. Some other notable individuals with this name include Giro Mazzoni (1850-1932), an Italian poet and literary critic, and Giro Giorgi (1927-2013), an Italian physicist known for his work in the field of electromagnetism.
People
Giro + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Giro as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with G
Other first names starting with G with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Giro: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Giro?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Giro 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Giro a common name?
We classify Giro as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 56 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Giro most popular?
The single biggest year for Giro was 1919, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Giro is about 87 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Giro a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Giro in the SSA data are male. 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.