The nameToribio

Toribio is a Spanish name of a saintly archbishop of Lima.

Meaning

Toribio comes from Turibius, a Latin name of uncertain origin.

Origin

Spanish.

History

Saint Toribio de Mogrovejo was archbishop of Lima in the 16th century. In the United States the name reached 1787th place in 1929.

Popularity of the name Toribio

Toribio in the United States

12536thmost popular boys' name in the United States in 2024
1929peak year (19 births)
853babies named Toribio in the United States since 1880
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Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Toribio was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 113 births over the decade, 13% of all recorded babies named Toribio. Its rise began around 1914, and it peaked in 1929. Half of all babies named Toribio in the United States were born before 1969, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Toribio mean?

Toribio comes from Turibius, a Latin name of uncertain origin.

What is the origin of the name Toribio?

Spanish.

Is Toribio a girl's or a boy's name?

Toribio is a boy's name.

How popular is the name Toribio?

In 2024, Toribio was the 12536th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 5 births.