Total births
359
Boys' name · since 1910
Amerigo
Amerigo has 359 recorded births since 1910 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1917 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 359
- total births
- 1910–1972
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 48%
- born in that decade
Amerigo sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 359 recorded since 1910.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Amerigo has been recorded 359 times among boys since 1910, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1910s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1910 to 1972.
- 359 total births
- 1910–1972 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 48% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
359 boys have been named Amerigo since 1910, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 1972.
- 359
- total births
- 1910–1972
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 48%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
48% of everyone ever named Amerigo was born in this single decade.
1917
Single peak year
29 babies were named Amerigo in 1917 - its busiest year on record.
Amerigo's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Amerigo splits its recorded history at 1923: 38% of all births land in the more recent half, 62% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1910 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1917 peak of 29 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Amerigo at a glance
Last recorded 1972Peak year
1917
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1910
Amerigo popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1910–1972
- Peak year (1917)
- 29
- Annual births at peak, across 63 years of records
Amerigo by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Amerigo's strongest decade.
171 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 48% of all-time use.
Amerigo births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
171 births
- 1920s
1920s
149 births
- 1930s 29
1930s
29 births
- 1940s 5
1940s
5 births
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 171 births (48% of all-time use).
Amerigo by state
Where Amerigo concentrates geographically, total births since 1910
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pennsylvania | | 78 | 21.7% |
| #2 | New York | | 61 | 17.0% |
Pennsylvania share of Amerigo's total US births 21.7%
Even split
78 of 359 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Amerigo? ▼
Since 1910, Social Security records show 359 babies named Amerigo. The most recent recorded year was 1972. Its busiest year on record was 1917, with 29 births.
When was Amerigo most popular? ▼
Amerigo was most popular in the 1910s decade with 171 total births. The single peak year was 1917.
Where is Amerigo most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Amerigo are Pennsylvania (78 births), New York (61 births).
How long has the name Amerigo been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Amerigo since 1910 -- 63 years through the most recent 1972 data.
What names are similar to Amerigo? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ameer, Americo, Ames, Ameen, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Amerigo's data
- Amerigo's decade-level peak was the 1910s (171 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1970s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Pennsylvania records the most Amerigos (78 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Pennsylvania names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Amerigo
Nearby Names Like Amerigo
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Amerigo
Ameer Boy
#932 6,596 births
Americo Boy
#9938 2,911 births
Ames Boy
#2015 1,855 births
Ameen Boy
#2329 1,759 births
Amer Boy
#4926 1,438 births
Compare Amerigo side by side: Amerigo vs Ameer Amerigo vs Americo Amerigo vs Ames
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1910–1972 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Amerigo: Baby Name Since 1910 - 359 Births, Peak 1917." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/amerigo. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Amerigo draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.