Isidoro Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ee-zee-DOR-oh /iˈzɪdɔroʊ/
Origin: Greek; Spanish; Italian
Meaning: Greek: 'gift of Isis'; Spanish: 'the one who is destined'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Isidoro has its roots in the Greek name 'Isidoros' (Ἰσίδωρος), which is derived from the elements 'isis' (Ἶσις), referring to the Egyptian goddess Isis, and 'doron' (δῶρον), meaning 'gift.' This etymology suggests a literal meaning of 'gift of Isis.' The name transitioned into Latin as 'Isidorus' and subsequently into various forms in different languages, including the Italian 'Isidoro' and the Spanish 'Isidro.' The adoption of the name into English occurred through the influence of Latin and the subsequent translations of religious texts, particularly during the medieval period. Historically, the name Isidoro is notably associated with Saint Isidore of Seville, a prominent scholar and archbishop who lived in the 6th and 7th centuries.
He is best known for his encyclopedic work, 'Etymologiae,' which served as a crucial reference for medieval scholars and contributed to the preservation of classical knowledge. His canonization in the 17th century further solidified the name's significance within Christian traditions.
The name also appears in various historical texts and documents, reflecting its usage among scholars and clergy throughout the Middle Ages. Culturally, Isidoro has been linked to themes of wisdom and learning, largely due to Saint Isidore's intellectual contributions.
The name has been embraced in various cultures, often symbolizing a connection to education and enlightenment. In addition, diminutive forms such as 'Isidore' or 'Isidro' have emerged in different languages, maintaining the name's resonance across diverse linguistic landscapes.
The enduring legacy of Isidoro is thus marked by its historical, religious, and cultural significance, reflecting a rich tapestry of meaning that has persisted through centuries.
Famous people named Isidoro
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Isidoro Di Marco is a painter best known for his works in the Italian Renaissance style.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Isidoro was first seen in the United States in 1913.
Isidoro has ranked as high as #847 nationally, which occurred in 1929, and has been most popular in Texas, California, New Mexico, Illinois, and New York.
In the past 5 years the name Isidoro has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Isidoro is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Isidoro was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Isidoro (2008)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 9 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Isidoro.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2008 | 11 |
| 2007 | 16 |
| 2006 | 14 |
| 2005 | 8 |
| 2003 | 14 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2001 | 14 |
| 2000 | 20 |
| 1999 | 14 |
| 1998 | 10 |
| 1997 | 15 |
| 1996 | 13 |
| 1995 | 15 |
| 1994 | 20 |
| 1993 | 24 |
| 1992 | 16 |
| 1991 | 13 |
| 1990 | 17 |
| 1989 | 9 |
| 1988 | 13 |
| 1987 | 11 |
| 1986 | 19 |
| 1985 | 19 |
| 1984 | 12 |
| 1983 | 15 |
| 1982 | 14 |
| 1981 | 22 |
| 1980 | 17 |
| 1979 | 19 |
| 1978 | 7 |
| 1977 | 18 |
| 1976 | 16 |
| 1975 | 15 |
| 1974 | 13 |
| 1973 | 12 |
| 1972 | 20 |
| 1971 | 15 |
| 1970 | 9 |
| 1969 | 13 |
| 1968 | 13 |
| 1967 | 11 |
| 1966 | 18 |
| 1965 | 8 |
| 1964 | 11 |
| 1963 | 16 |
| 1961 | 15 |
| 1960 | 14 |
| 1959 | 13 |
| 1958 | 10 |
| 1957 | 13 |
| 1956 | 14 |
| 1955 | 14 |
| 1954 | 21 |
| 1953 | 5 |
| 1952 | 15 |
| 1951 | 17 |
| 1950 | 21 |
| 1949 | 10 |
| 1948 | 17 |
| 1947 | 18 |
| 1946 | 9 |
| 1945 | 5 |
| 1944 | 9 |
| 1943 | 5 |
| 1942 | 9 |
| 1941 | 17 |
| 1940 | 13 |
| 1939 | 12 |
| 1938 | 12 |
| 1937 | 16 |
| 1936 | 7 |
| 1935 | 13 |
| 1934 | 13 |
| 1933 | 12 |
| 1932 | 15 |
| 1931 | 7 |
| 1930 | 16 |
| 1929 | 24 |
| 1928 | 13 |
| 1927 | 16 |
| 1926 | 15 |
| 1925 | 14 |
| 1924 | 8 |
| 1923 | 20 |
| 1922 | 9 |
| 1921 | 7 |
| 1920 | 5 |
| 1919 | 5 |
| 1918 | 10 |
| 1917 | 9 |
| 1916 | 8 |
| 1915 | 8 |
| 1913 | 5 |