Euro
A boy's name of Greek origin with 73 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Alternative spelling of euro, the currency and coin introduced 1999.
Euro is a boy's baby name of Greek origin, from the Greek Euros — the god of the east wind in Greek mythology — and more broadly related to Europa, the Greek princess and mythological mother of civilizations. The name also evokes the European currency introduced in 1999.
Euro is a bold, unusual choice that connects to Greek mythology, continental identity, and modern economic history. For parents of European heritage, it carries a proud sense of continental roots and classical mythology.
EtymologyShow more
Euro is cataloged under the Greek naming tradition. Greek-origin names have traveled through mythology, early Christianity, and scholarly tradition to become fixtures in naming cultures worldwide.
In the U.S., Euro has been recorded as a boy's name since 2018, with 73 total births. Browse the Greek names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Euro has 7+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2018.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 57 | ▲ |
| 2010s | 16 | — |
The Story of Euro
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2022, Euro is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Euro are most likely born between 2018 and 2024.
How rare is Euro?
Only about 1 in every 400,000 babies born in 2024 was named Euro — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2018, peaked in the 2020s with 57 births that decade.
Euro by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(7 years, 2018–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9 | #8500 |
| 2023 | 13 | #6642 |
| 2022 | 18 | #5271 |
| 2021 | 12 | #6827 |
| 2020 | 5 | #12630 |
| 2019 | 7 | #10066 |
| 2018 | 9 | #8365 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2018–2024