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Genero

juh-NEH-roh /dʒəˈnəro/

At a glance

In short
Genero is a unique and uncommon Spanish name with variations in spelling but consistent pronunciation. It could be a distinctive choice for baby boys.
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1994 (#8,800)
Babies in 1994
5 (<0.01% of boys)
Peak
#3,545 in 1917
First recorded
1917

Meaning of Genero

Genero is a masculine name with Spanish origins. In Spanish, it is pronounced as heh-NEH-roh (/eˈneɡro/). In American English, it is pronounced as juh-NEH-roh (/dʒəˈnəro/). The name Genero has variations in spelling but remains the same in terms of pronunciation. It is worth noting that the name Genero does not have a significant historical popularity in the United States, with only a few occurrences recorded in the past century. However, every name has its unique charm and appeal, and Genero could be a distinctive choice for parents looking for something uncommon and meaningful for their baby boy.

How to pronounce Genero

English

Spanish

Popularity of Genero in the U.S.

Genero was last recorded in the U.S. in 1994, ranked #8,800 with 5 babies. It peaked at #3,545 in 1917. It first appears in the records in 1917.

Bar and line chart: Genero in the U.S., 1917–1994. Bars: boys given the name each year, most 6 in 1917 and 5 in 1994. Line: rank among boy names, peak #3,545 in 1917, #8,800 in 1994.
  • Boys named Genero (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 1917–1994. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 1917⁠–⁠1994 4 rows
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
199458,800back
195653,942back
192863,697back
191763,545new

Notable people named Genero

  • Genero Zeefuik is a Dutch former professional footballer who played as a striker.
  • Genero Edgar Espinosa Dorantes is a Mexican criminal who was the 477th person added to the FBI Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list.