The nameNunzio

Nunzio is an Italian name of the Annunciation, especially common in southern Italy.

Meaning

Nunzio comes from the Latin nuntius, "messenger", and refers to the Annunciation.

Origin

Italian, from Latin.

History

In the United States Nunzio reached 754th place in 1913.

Popularity of the name Nunzio

Nunzio in the United States

9219thmost popular boys' name in the United States in 2024
1923peak year (67 births)
1,832babies named Nunzio in the United States since 1880
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Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Nunzio was most popular in the United States in the 1920s, with 547 births over the decade, 30% of all recorded babies named Nunzio. Its rise began around 1909, and it peaked in 1923. Half of all babies named Nunzio in the United States were born before 1930, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Nunzio mean?

Nunzio comes from the Latin nuntius, "messenger", and refers to the Annunciation.

What is the origin of the name Nunzio?

Italian, from Latin.

Is Nunzio a girl's or a boy's name?

Nunzio is a boy's name.

How popular is the name Nunzio?

In 2024, Nunzio was the 9219th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 8 births.