Rising since 1985, #4,396 for boys today.
Popularity of Nazario since 1916
Babies named Nazario per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 42 |
| 1930s | 42 |
| 1940s | 60 |
| 1950s | 56 |
| 1960s | 16 |
| 1970s | 83 |
| 1980s | 88 |
| 1990s | 127 |
| 2000s | 165 |
| 2010s | 163 |
| 2020s | 146 |
Meaning & origin
Nazario is an extremely uncommon name in the United States, with only about 1 in 74,264 newborns receiving it in 2025, placing it at rank 4,396. It has been in sporadic use since at least 1916, when it first appeared in Social Security records, but never achieved widespread popularity. Its peak year came as recently as 2021, though even then the number of births was very small. The name has been on a slow upward trajectory since around 1985, but remains a rare choice. Nazario fits within the broader trend of Italian and Spanish saint names imported into the U.S., yet it has not caught on like more familiar names such as Anthony or Joseph. Its rarity may appeal to parents seeking a distinctive yet traditional-sounding name.
Nazario is the Italian and Spanish form of the Latin Nazarius, which in turn comes from the Greek Nazarēnos, meaning 'from Nazareth.' The name was borne by a few early Christian saints, including Saint Nazarius of Milan, a 1st-century martyr. It has remained in use primarily within Italian- and Spanish-speaking communities, though it has never been common in the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Naz, Zario
Variants: Nazarius, Názario
Sibling names for Nazario
Names that share Nazario's style, for a brother or sister.
