Rising since 1993, #4,857 for boys today.
Popularity of Calogero since 1914
Babies named Calogero per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 23 |
| 1920s | 14 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 12 |
| 1970s | 71 |
| 1980s | 64 |
| 1990s | 42 |
| 2000s | 118 |
| 2010s | 139 |
| 2020s | 114 |
Meaning & origin
Calogero is a distinctive Italian name with deep roots in Greek monastic tradition. Though rare in the U.S., it has seen a steady resurgence since 1993, climbing to its peak rank of 4857 in 2021, with about 1 in 85404 boys receiving the name in 2025. The name is most concentrated in New York, where Italian-American communities have preserved this heritage name. Its rarity and strong cultural ties make it a meaningful choice for families honoring Sicilian or southern Italian ancestry.
Calogero is an Italian name derived from the Greek Kalogeros, composed of kalos 'beautiful' and geron 'old man.' The name was used as a title for monks in the Eastern Orthodox tradition, referring to a 'beautiful elder.' It has been particularly common in Sicily and southern Italy, often given in honor of Saint Calogero, a 6th-century Greek hermit venerated in the region.
Where Calogero is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Calo, Gero, Cal
Variants: Kalogeros, Calogero
Sibling names for Calogero
Names that share Calogero's style, for a brother or sister.
