Boy nameCurrently #3,851 in the USRising
Nero
//ˈnɪɹoʊ//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20234 lettersStarts with N
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Nero's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Nero's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Nero |
|---|---|
| 1914 | 5 |
| 1916 | 6 |
| 1917 | 8 |
| 1918 | 10 |
| 1919 | 7 |
| 1920 | 7 |
| 1923 | 5 |
| 1924 | 7 |
| 1925 | 5 |
| 1926 | 5 |
| 1933 | 6 |
| 1935 | 6 |
| 1936 | 6 |
| 1947 | 5 |
| 1951 | 5 |
| 1953 | 5 |
| 1958 | 5 |
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1970 | 6 |
| 1971 | 6 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2009 | 9 |
| 2010 | 12 |
| 2011 | 19 |
| 2012 | 16 |
| 2013 | 21 |
| 2014 | 18 |
| 2015 | 22 |
| 2016 | 18 |
| 2017 | 26 |
| 2018 | 23 |
| 2019 | 30 |
| 2020 | 14 |
| 2021 | 33 |
| 2022 | 25 |
| 2023 | 39 |
| 2024 | 29 |
Nero through the decades
- Nero peaked in 2023, when 39 babies were named Nero in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Nero has risen 114% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Nero currently ranks #3,851 in the US and is on the rise.