Enzo

Enzo - A unique male name



  Nov 05,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Enzo at a glance

Enzo is ranked #72 among boy baby names in 2025, with 4,543 births in 2025. It peaked in 2025 at #72 and first appeared on the charts in 1927.

Rank in 2025
#72
Births in 2025
4,543
Peak year
2025 (#72)
First appeared
1927
Trend
#174 in 2020 → #72 in 2025 (Rising)
Popularity
1 in 323 boys
Visitor rating
4.5/5 (11 recent votes)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026

Enzo appeared on the charts for the first time in 1927 on position #1776. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Enzo and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Enzo? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Enzo. The baby boy name Enzo was given to 4,543 baby boys in 2025, ranking #72 on the national boy baby name top chart.

Must Try: Find A Perfect Name Based On Your Last Name...

With that position 1 in 323 baby boys were given this name - making this a unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Enzo peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 72.



Famous with this name

Enzo Cilenti
Enzo Vogrincic
Enzo Andronico


How would you rate Enzo, 1-5?

Rating: 4.5/5 (11 recent votes)


Enzo is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Enzo is currently topping the baby name charts in Florida at position #19 - and is the least popular in Alabama at position #251.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Enzo is where you live.


Comment and discuss




Enzo origin and meaning

Italian

Uncertain — Enzo is the Italian short form of names ending in -enzo such as Vincenzo and Lorenzo; a separate link to German Heinz is also proposed

Enzo has been a standalone name in Italy for centuries, most famously as the name of a medieval king of Sardinia. In America it was rare until a sharp climb after 2020 took it from #174 to #72 in five years.

Origin uncertain

Enzo is a 4 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Enzo, pop culture references for the name Enzo and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Enzo

We've found the following names that sound similar to Enzo, sorted by popularity.

Enoch / Ennis / Enos / Enoc / Ewing / Eunice / Enis / Enemencio / Enes / Emeka /

Name statistics


Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)



Chart position per state (visualized)



Chart position per year (table view)


Year Rank
202572
202474
202391
2022121
2021140
2020174
2019219
2018229
2017258
2016311
2015332
2014372
2013416
2012417
2011403
2010455
2009582
2008601
2007636
2006731
2005717
2004781
2003866
2002971
20011143
20001139
19991519
19981382
19971485
19961971
19952044
19942553
19932424
19903138
19892348
19882457
19781898
19771849
19751820
19741731
19731870
19721672
19711260
19701806
19691705
19681417
19661427
19621632
19311640
19271776

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
Florida19
Nevada25
Hawaii37
Connecticut41
California42
Rhode Island46
Utah48
New York50
Massachusetts54
New Jersey55
Arizona56
Nebraska57
New Mexico71
Pennsylvania71
Texas74
Maryland74
Virginia80
Washington82
Colorado86
District of Columbia88
Delaware88
Oregon92
Illinois93
Georgia95
North Carolina96
Kansas101
Idaho106
Wisconsin109
Iowa111
Ohio128
Oklahoma128
Minnesota129
South Carolina129
Indiana132
North Dakota141
Tennessee142
Michigan155
Kentucky161
Louisiana166
West Virginia188
Missouri195
Arkansas210
New Hampshire212
Maine214
South Dakota233
Montana247
Alabama251

Even more about Enzo


These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Enzo a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Enzo?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

Pronunciation

EN-zoh · /ˈɛnzoʊ/

Around the world

  • Enzo (Italian) — The original Italian name, used as-is.

Famous bearers

  • Enzo Ferrari — Founder of the Ferrari car company (1898–1988) Historical
  • Enzo Fernández — Argentine footballer and World Cup winner (b. 2001) Contemporary

Style

InternationalShort form

Why parents choose it

Parents like its punchy, stylish Italian energy — short, strong and a little bit racing-car sleek. Its rise has been very fast and very recent.

Worth knowing

  • Because the rise is so new, the name may date to this decade if the trend turns.

Recommended articles


New data stories


#
On chart
2025
Peak year
Male


Popularity Score™

Name Enzo
Gender Male
Popularity 1 in 323
Letter count 4
Syllable count 2
Year first discovered 1927
2025 births +4,543

About Us

What's BabyNameScience.com? America's Baby Name Authority — publishing baby name data since 2014. We have gathered trends and insights for every baby name in America: 33,709 names from 330,785,903 births recorded between 1910 and 2025, plus 21,247 names rated by 161,918 recent votes. From Mary (#1 in 1910) to Olivia (#1 in 2025), we help you find the perfect name for your baby.

Try our free Smart Name Finder

Rather than random suggestions or alphabetically sorted lists we'll give you smart suggestions based on your input and preferences. Give it a try!

  Try Now