Isidro Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ee-SEE-droh /i.si.ˈðɾo/
Origin: Spanish; Portuguese
Meaning: Spanish: Gift of Isis; Portuguese: Variant of Isidore
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Isidro has its roots in the Greek name 'Isidoros', which is composed of the elements 'isis', referring to the Egyptian goddess Isis, and 'doron', meaning 'gift'. This name was adopted into Latin as 'Isidorus', which later evolved into various forms in the Romance languages, including Spanish and Portuguese.
The transition into English occurred through the influence of these languages, particularly during the medieval period when Latin and its derivatives were prominent in ecclesiastical contexts. Historically, the name Isidro is closely 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 significant 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, particularly in Spain, where he is celebrated as the patron saint of farmers and laborers.
Culturally, the name Isidro has resonated through various traditions and celebrations, particularly in Spanish-speaking countries. It is often associated with agricultural festivals and is a symbol of hard work and dedication to the land.
The diminutive form 'Isidrito' is sometimes used affectionately, reflecting the name's familial and cultural ties. Overall, Isidro embodies a rich historical and cultural legacy, linking ancient traditions with medieval scholarship and agrarian life.
Famous people named Isidro
In this section, you will find notable people named Isidro. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Isidro who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Isidro B. C. is a Brazilian artist best known for his contributions to contemporary art and exhibitions in major galleries.
Fictional characters named Isidro
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Isidro is a fictional character from the manga and anime series Black Clover. He is a member of the Black Bulls and is known for his determination and combat skills.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Isidro was first seen in the United States in 1885.
Isidro has ranked as high as #1123 nationally, which occurred in 2000, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New Mexico, Illinois, and Arizona.
In the past 5 years the name Isidro has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Isidro 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 Isidro was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Isidro (2024)
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 | 26 | |
| CA | 24 | |
| AZ | 6 |
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 Isidro.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 92 |
| 2023 | 78 |
| 2022 | 90 |
| 2021 | 83 |
| 2020 | 74 |
| 2019 | 61 |
| 2018 | 67 |
| 2017 | 69 |
| 2016 | 69 |
| 2015 | 76 |
| 2014 | 73 |
| 2013 | 72 |
| 2012 | 92 |
| 2011 | 94 |
| 2010 | 88 |
| 2009 | 113 |
| 2008 | 133 |
| 2007 | 145 |
| 2006 | 131 |
| 2005 | 132 |
| 2004 | 115 |
| 2003 | 148 |
| 2002 | 140 |
| 2001 | 151 |
| 2000 | 160 |
| 1999 | 138 |
| 1998 | 145 |
| 1997 | 145 |
| 1996 | 124 |
| 1995 | 126 |
| 1994 | 145 |
| 1993 | 135 |
| 1992 | 132 |
| 1991 | 142 |
| 1990 | 128 |
| 1989 | 135 |
| 1988 | 116 |
| 1987 | 114 |
| 1986 | 111 |
| 1985 | 117 |
| 1984 | 122 |
| 1983 | 91 |
| 1982 | 102 |
| 1981 | 118 |
| 1980 | 92 |
| 1979 | 99 |
| 1978 | 83 |
| 1977 | 71 |
| 1976 | 82 |
| 1975 | 69 |
| 1974 | 77 |
| 1973 | 71 |
| 1972 | 62 |
| 1971 | 55 |
| 1970 | 71 |
| 1969 | 56 |
| 1968 | 51 |
| 1967 | 50 |
| 1966 | 48 |
| 1965 | 55 |
| 1964 | 69 |
| 1963 | 58 |
| 1962 | 65 |
| 1961 | 47 |
| 1960 | 50 |
| 1959 | 60 |
| 1958 | 46 |
| 1957 | 53 |
| 1956 | 47 |
| 1955 | 54 |
| 1954 | 50 |
| 1953 | 41 |
| 1952 | 58 |
| 1951 | 48 |
| 1950 | 62 |
| 1949 | 50 |
| 1948 | 70 |
| 1947 | 37 |
| 1946 | 47 |
| 1945 | 48 |
| 1944 | 45 |
| 1943 | 40 |
| 1942 | 53 |
| 1941 | 37 |
| 1940 | 48 |
| 1939 | 41 |
| 1938 | 33 |
| 1937 | 30 |
| 1936 | 35 |
| 1935 | 25 |
| 1934 | 30 |
| 1933 | 36 |
| 1932 | 35 |
| 1931 | 26 |
| 1930 | 44 |
| 1929 | 35 |
| 1928 | 34 |
| 1927 | 46 |
| 1926 | 46 |
| 1925 | 31 |
| 1924 | 37 |
| 1923 | 32 |
| 1922 | 30 |
| 1921 | 23 |
| 1920 | 24 |
| 1919 | 14 |
| 1918 | 24 |
| 1917 | 20 |
| 1916 | 17 |
| 1915 | 16 |
| 1914 | 17 |
| 1913 | 7 |
| 1912 | 9 |
| 1910 | 6 |
| 1898 | 5 |
| 1885 | 5 |