Italo is of Italian origin and means "Italian" or "Little Italy". It's derived from the Latin word "Italia", which refers to Italy itself. This name has been traditionally used among Italian families, but it can be found in other countries as well due to Italian immigration and cultural influence. Italo is often considered a variant of the name Italus, an ancient Roman given name meaning "from Italy". The name Italo gained some popularity during the 20th century, particularly in Italy, but its usage has somewhat declined in recent years. Today, it's still recognized as a distinct Italian given name with a unique historical and cultural significance.
The name Italo experienced significant fluctuations in popularity over the years, with peaks in certain decades and notable drops in others. The highest number of births occurred in 1921 with 27 births, while some years saw as few as 5 births (e.g., 1935, 1957, 1963, 1969, 1982). Despite these fluctuations, the name has maintained a consistent presence in Italian naming culture, with at least one birth per year from 1911 to 2023. Overall, there have been 737 births named Italo during this period.