Nunzio
2025 SSA
About Nunzio
Nunzio is a traditional Italian masculine name derived from the Latin 'nuntius' meaning 'messenger' or 'herald'. Historically, the name has strong religious connotations in Catholic tradition, referring to the Annunciation (in Italian, 'Annunzio') when the angel Gabriel delivered the news to Mary that she would give birth to Jesus. The name has been particularly popular in southern Italy, especially Sicily, and among Italian-American communities. Nunzio carries a distinctive Italian flair with its characteristic 'z' sound and ending in 'o'. Though less common outside of Italian communities, it remains a name that strongly evokes Italian heritage and cultural identity. The name peaked in popularity in the early 20th century among Italian immigrants and their descendants in the United States.
Pronounced NOON-zee-oh.
As of October 2026, Nunzio ranked #11624 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #754 in 1913.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
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| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
Nunzio on lists
Famous Nunzios
- Saint Nunzio Sulprizio
Italian blacksmith
- Nunzio Impellizzeri
Italian choreographer
- Nunzio Ferraiuoli
Italian painter
- Nunzio DeFilippis
American comic book writer
- Nunzio Malasomma
Italian film director
- Nunzio Gallo
Italian pop singer
- Nunzio Filogamo
Italian TV and radio presenter
Nunzio in pop culture
- Uncle Nunzio
character from the book "Penny From Heaven" by Jennifer L Holm
- Nunzio Pasqua
passenger of the titular ship in the mystery video game "Return of the Obra Dinn"