Find out how popular the first name Renzo has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Renzo by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Renzo is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 143 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Renzo.

The history of the first name Renzo

The name Renzo originates from the Italian language and culture. It is a shortened form of the medieval Italian name Lorenzo, which derives from the Latin name Laurentius. Laurentius is believed to have been derived from the Latin word "laurea," meaning "laurel," a plant that was used to make crowns for poets and scholars in ancient Rome.

In the early Christian era, the name Laurentius was borne by several saints, the most notable being St. Lawrence, who was martyred in Rome in the 3rd century AD. The name Lorenzo, and its shorter form Renzo, became popular in Italy during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance period.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Renzo can be found in the literary masterpiece "The Divine Comedy" by Dante Alighieri, written in the early 14th century. In the work, Dante mentions a character named Renzo da Ceri.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Renzo. These include:

1. Renzo Novatore (1890-1922), an Italian anarchist writer and philosopher.
2. Renzo Piano (born 1937), an acclaimed Italian architect and winner of the Pritzker Prize.
3. Renzo Arbore (born 1937), an Italian singer, songwriter, and television personality.
4. Renzo Rossellini (1908-1982), an Italian film producer and the brother of renowned filmmaker Roberto Rossellini.
5. Renzo Burini (1905-1991), an Italian artist and sculptor known for his abstract and geometric works.

The name Renzo has been popular in Italy for centuries and continues to be a common given name in the country today. Its enduring popularity is likely due to its rich historical and cultural associations, as well as its connection to the laurel plant, a symbol of honor and achievement in ancient Rome.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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