Renzo
How to say it: REN-zoh · /ˈrɛnzoʊ/
Italian diminutive of Lorenzo meaning 'from Laurentum' - long established standalone in Italy.
Renzo was the 1,141st most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 148 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 91% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #970 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,141 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 148 |
| Share of births | 1 in 22,400 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +91% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #970 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,664 among boys’ names, 10 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Climbing to a current high in the 2020s after recent arrival. Further upward movement is forecast for the coming period.
What goes with it
Zesty and soft at once, breathy too, with a strong impression. Rocco aligns stylistically.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Renzo is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish.
In France: #1,664 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Renzo
- Renzo Piano (born 1937)Italian architect
- Renzo Saravia (born 1993)Argentine footballer
- Renzo Lopez (born 1994)Uruguayan association football player
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