Isidoro Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

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.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Isidoro, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

IsabellaIsaacIsoldeIsadoraIshmaelIrene

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Isidoro. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

IsidoreIsabellaIsoldeIsaacIshmaelIsadoraIlarioIsmaIvo

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Isidoro was first seen in the United States in 1913.

Isidoro has ranked as high as #6870 nationally, which occurred in 1993, 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.

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 Total Births Boy
2023 9 9
2022 5 5
2021 8 8
2018 7 7
2017 7 7
2016 5 5
2011 7 7
2010 8 8
2009 7 7
2008 11 11
2007 16 16
2006 14 14
2005 8 8
2003 14 14
2002 7 7
2001 14 14
2000 20 20
1999 14 14
1998 10 10
1997 15 15
1996 13 13
1995 15 15
1994 20 20
1993 24 24
1992 16 16
1991 13 13
1990 17 17
1989 9 9
1988 13 13
1987 11 11
1986 19 19
1985 19 19
1984 12 12
1983 15 15
1982 14 14
1981 22 22
1980 17 17
1979 19 19
1978 7 7
1977 18 18
1976 16 16
1975 15 15
1974 13 13
1973 12 12
1972 20 20
1971 15 15
1970 9 9
1969 13 13
1968 13 13
1967 11 11
1966 18 18
1965 8 8
1964 10 10
1963 17 17
1961 15 15
1960 14 14
1959 13 13
1958 10 10
1957 13 13
1956 14 14
1955 14 14
1954 21 21
1953 5 5
1952 15 15
1951 17 17
1950 21 21
1949 10 10
1948 17 17
1947 18 18
1946 9 9
1945 5 5
1944 9 9
1943 5 5
1942 9 9
1941 17 17
1940 13 13
1939 12 12
1938 12 12
1937 16 16
1936 7 7
1935 13 13
1934 13 13
1933 12 12
1932 15 15
1931 7 7
1930 16 16
1929 24 24
1928 13 13
1927 16 16
1926 15 15
1925 14 14
1924 8 8
1923 20 20
1922 9 9
1921 7 7
1920 5 5
1919 5 5
1918 10 10
1917 9 9
1916 8 8
1915 8 8
1913 5 5

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. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 9
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