Rising since 1994, #4,857 for boys today.
Popularity of Deniro since 1987
Babies named Deniro per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 50 |
| 2000s | 93 |
| 2010s | 121 |
| 2020s | 157 |
Meaning & origin
Deniro is a modern American name that first appeared in Social Security records in 1987. It peaked in popularity in 2020 and has been rising steadily since 1994, reflecting a broader trend of surname-inspired and celebrity-derived names. As of 2025, it ranked 4,857, with approximately 1 in 85,404 births. The name is almost exclusively used for boys and has not been commonly recorded in any single top state, suggesting a consistent but sparse distribution nationwide. Its appeal likely stems from the iconic actor Robert De Niro, giving the name a sense of cinematic cool without heavy traditional baggage.
Deniro is a contemporary coinage derived from the Italian surname De Niro, famously borne by actor Robert De Niro. As a given name, it emerged in the United States in the late 20th century, likely as a tribute name. It has no historical or linguistic roots beyond its association with the surname.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: D, Denny, Niro
Variants: De Niro
Sibling names for Deniro
Names that share Deniro's style, for a brother or sister.
