The nameSergio
Sergio is a boy's name of Latin origin, from the Roman family name Sergius. It is a classic in Spain, Italy and Latin America.
- Boy's name
- Latin
- Feast day
Meaning
Sergio comes from the Roman family name Sergius, of uncertain, possibly Etruscan, origin.
Origin
Latin. Saint Sergius of Radonezh is the great saint of Russia; Saint Sergius and Bacchus were Roman soldier martyrs.
History
Sergio Leone, Sergio Ramos and Sergio García are famous bearers. It reached the American top 160.
Famous people named Sergio
- Sergio Leone, film director
- Sergio Ramos, footballer
- Sergio García, golfer
- Sergio Pérez, racing driver
Popularity of the name Sergio
Sergio in the United States
Sergio was most popular in the United States in the 1990s, with 20,254 births over the decade, 25% of all recorded babies named Sergio. Its rise began around 1959, and it peaked in 1995. Half of all babies named Sergio in the United States were born before 1996. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 815 births a year on average, against 979 in the five years before.
Sergio in France
Sergio was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 1,150 births over the decade, 34% of all recorded babies named Sergio. Its rise began around 1925, and it peaked in 1974. Half of all babies named Sergio in France were born before 1977, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 30 births a year.
Sibling names for Sergio
Names from the same generation as Sergio, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sergio mean?
Sergio comes from the Roman family name Sergius, of uncertain, possibly Etruscan, origin.
What is the origin of the name Sergio?
Latin. Saint Sergius of Radonezh is the great saint of Russia; Saint Sergius and Bacchus were Roman soldier martyrs.
Is Sergio a girl's or a boy's name?
Sergio is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Sergio?
In 2024, Sergio was the 401st most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 799 births.
What are good sibling names for Sergio?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Veronica, Priscilla, Rosa and Diana for a sister, Mario, Marco, Francisco and Cesar for a brother.
Who are famous people named Sergio?
Sergio Leone, film director; Sergio Ramos, footballer; Sergio García, golfer; Sergio Pérez, racing driver.