Name meaning & stats
Nuno
Nuno. 126 US babies since 1940, peak 1981. Notable Nunos are 2.1× over-represented as footballers.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 1981
126 US babies were named Nuno between 1940 and 2025.
Nuno around the world
- France: 1,510 babies since 1900, peak 1975, No. 967 in 2025
- England & Wales: 96 babies since 1996, peak 2015
- Belgium: 59 babies since 1995, peak 2007
From official birth registries. Sources are listed on About the data.
Where Nunos end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Footballer | 2.1× | High · 67 people |
| Politician | 1.0× | High · 30 people |
| Writer | 1.2× | Medium · 15 people |
| Composer | 1.4× | Medium · 10 people |
Among notable men who are footballers, Nunos show up 2.1× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people of every nationality born 1940–2005 (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Nunos are 1.3× more likely than expected to be singers.
The surprise career: Low confidence · 9 notable people.
Name twins (peaked around 1981)