A 1920s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Ugo since 1913
Babies named Ugo per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 60 |
| 1920s | 129 |
| 1930s | 24 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 37 |
| 1990s | 32 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 10 |
Meaning & origin
Ugo is a classic Italian name with deep Germanic roots, a cognate of Hugh meaning 'heart, mind, spirit'. Its use in the United States has been modest: first recorded in 1913, it peaked in 1921, a revival from the 1920s has been noted, and it has been rising since 2020. Although never common, Ugo carries a distinguished European air that appeals to families with Italian heritage or those seeking a short, strong name with historical resonance.
Ugo is the Italian form of the Germanic name Hugh, derived from the element 'hug' meaning 'heart, mind, spirit'. Introduced to Italy by the Lombards, it has been used in Italian-speaking regions since the Middle Ages, particularly among nobility. It shares roots with English Hugh, French Hugues, and Spanish Hugo.
“Ugo” around the world
Where Ugo lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
85
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Sibling names for Ugo
Names that share Ugo's style, for a brother or sister.
