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Euro

A boy's name of Greek origin with 73 recorded U.S. births.

Boy's name#8500 in 2024Rising fast

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

#8500
Current Rank
73
Total births
Since 2018
2022
Peak year
18 births
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Popularity Over Time

Euro has 7+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2018.

05914182024
First appeared: 2018Peak: 2022 (18 births)Current: #8500

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Euro
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s57
2010s16

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, 20182024)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Euro
YearBirthsRank
20249#8500
202313#6642
202218#5271
202112#6827
20205#12630
20197#10066
20189#8365

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Euro a boy's or girl's name?
Euro is primarily a boy's name.
When was Euro most popular?
Euro reached its peak popularity in 2022 with 18 births that year. It is currently ranked #8500 in the U.S.
How popular is the name Euro?
Euro is currently ranked #8500 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 73 babies since 2018.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 20182024