Holding steady.
Popularity of Nuno since 1975
Babies named Nuno per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 27 |
| 1980s | 46 |
| 1990s | 15 |
| 2000s | 18 |
| 2010s | 15 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Nuno is a rare and distinctive name in the United States, first recorded in 1975. Its peak year of usage was 1981, after which its frequency has remained very low and stable, reflecting a trajectory of minimal change. The name's origins are debated: some scholars connect it to the Latin 'nonnus' (monk or grandfather), while others suggest a Germanic root meaning 'brave.' This lack of consensus means the etymology is best described as uncertain. Despite its scarcity in U.S. records, Nuno has a long history in Portugal and Spain, where it has been used since medieval times. The name is almost exclusively given to boys. It has not appeared in any top state rankings, indicating it is used sporadically across the country.
Nuno is a given name of uncertain origin, most likely deriving from a Spanish or Portuguese diminutive. It may be related to the Latin 'nonnus' meaning 'monk' or 'grandfather,' or to a Germanic root meaning 'brave.' The name has been used in the Iberian Peninsula since medieval times. It appears as Nuno in Portuguese and Spanish, with variants like Nuño in Spanish.
“Nuno” around the world
Where Nuno lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
35
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Nuño
Sibling names for Nuno
Names that share Nuno's style, for a brother or sister.
