Icaro
Derived from the Greek mythological figure Icarus, meaning "the soaring one."
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Icaro. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Icaro today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Icaro births was 2019 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Icaro. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Icaro. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2019
5 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2019 SSA rank
#12,864
Tracked since 2019
Popularity
Icaro: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Icaro 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 Icaro during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Icaro
The given name Icaro traces its origins to Greek mythology and literature. It is derived from the name Icarus, who was a figure in Greek mythology known for his daring attempt to escape Crete by flying with wings made of wax and feathers. The name Icarus is believed to have originated from the ancient Greek word "ikaron," which means "the ability to trace or follow a path."
In Greek mythology, Icarus was the son of the master craftsman Daedalus, who constructed the Labyrinth on Crete. When they were imprisoned by King Minos, Daedalus fashioned wings made of wax and feathers to escape. However, Icarus ignored his father's warnings and flew too close to the sun, causing the wax to melt, and he fell into the sea, drowning. The story of Icarus has been interpreted as a cautionary tale about the dangers of hubris and overambition.
The name Icaro is a variation of the Greek name Icarus, and it has been used as a given name throughout history, although its popularity has varied across different cultures and time periods. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Icaro can be found in the works of ancient Greek writers, such as Ovid's "Metamorphoses," where the story of Icarus is recounted.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Icaro or its variations. One such person was Icaro Strinati (1836-1897), an Italian painter and art critic known for his works depicting historical and religious scenes. Another notable figure was Icaro Francini (1901-1968), an Italian sculptor and medallist who created numerous public monuments and sculptures.
Icaro Gabrielli (1957-present) is an Italian film director and screenwriter known for his works exploring social and political themes. Icaro Camargo (1961-present) is a Brazilian volleyball player who won multiple Olympic medals and is considered one of the greatest players in the sport's history. Icaro Ferraz (1981-present) is a Brazilian actor and musician who has appeared in several television series and films.
While the name Icaro has its roots in Greek mythology, it has transcended its ancient origins and been adopted by various cultures, reflecting the enduring appeal and significance of the Icarus story as a metaphor for human ambition and the consequences of overreaching.
People
Icaro + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Icaro as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with I
Other first names starting with I with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Icaro: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Icaro?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Icaro 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 Icaro a common name?
We classify Icaro 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, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Icaro most popular?
The single biggest year for Icaro was 2019, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Icaro is about 7 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Icaro in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Icaro a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Icaro 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.
Is Icaro still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Icaro in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Icaro can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Icaro as a first name?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.