A 1910s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Americo since 1904
Babies named Americo per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 48 |
| 1910s | 630 |
| 1920s | 822 |
| 1930s | 212 |
| 1940s | 111 |
| 1950s | 169 |
| 1960s | 203 |
| 1970s | 185 |
| 1980s | 147 |
| 1990s | 153 |
| 2000s | 110 |
| 2010s | 71 |
| 2020s | 50 |
Meaning & origin
Americo is a rare Italian name with a rich heritage, first recorded in U.S. birth data in 1904. Its peak year was 1917, reflecting a small but notable presence during the early 20th century. After declining for decades, the name has been rising again since 2018, showing a modest revival. In 2025, it ranked 8,910 with a 1-in-213,510 incidence, underscoring its rarity and distinctiveness. While not tied to any single state, Americo carries an Italian-American character, often chosen by families honoring their heritage.
Americo is an Italian given name, likely a variant of Amerigo, which derives from the Old Germanic name Amalric, composed of elements meaning 'work' or 'toil' and 'power' or 'ruler'. The name was used in medieval Italy and gained some attention due to the explorer Amerigo Vespucci, though Americo itself is less common. It has seen sporadic use in the United States, particularly among families with Italian heritage.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rico, Am, Amo
Sibling names for Americo
Names that share Americo's style, for a brother or sister.
