Sergio Boy

Popularity: #406 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: SER-jo //ˈsɛr.dʒo//

Origin: Spanish; Italian

Meaning: Spanish: servant; Italian: protector

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Sergio has its roots in the Latin name 'Sergius', which is believed to derive from the ancient Roman family name 'Sergius'. The exact meaning of 'Sergius' is somewhat uncertain, but it is often associated with the Latin word 'servare', meaning 'to protect' or 'to save'.

This name transitioned into various forms across different languages, including the Italian 'Sergio', which is the direct ancestor of the modern English version. The name entered the English language primarily through the influence of Italian culture and the migration of Italian speakers, particularly during the Renaissance period, when classical names gained renewed interest in Europe.

Historically, the name Sergio has been borne by notable figures, including saints and popes. One of the most significant is Saint Sergio, a Christian martyr from the 4th century, who is venerated in both the Eastern and Western Christian traditions.

His feast day is celebrated on October 7, and his legacy has contributed to the name's enduring presence in various cultures. Additionally, the name appears in historical texts and documents throughout the Middle Ages, often linked to nobility and ecclesiastical figures, which further solidified its status in European naming conventions.

Culturally, the name Sergio carries connotations of strength and protection, aligning with its etymological roots. It has been embraced in various artistic and literary contexts, often symbolizing valor and resilience.

The diminutive form 'Sergio' has also been adapted into various languages, maintaining its core essence while reflecting local linguistic characteristics. Overall, the name Sergio encapsulates a rich tapestry of historical significance and cultural resonance, reflecting its journey through time and across regions.

Famous people named Sergio

In this section, you will find notable people named Sergio. 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 Sergio who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Sergio who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Sergio Ramos is a professional footballer best known for his time at Real Madrid, the Spanish national team, and winning multiple UEFA Champions League titles.

Sergio Leone was a film director best known for his work on the Spaghetti Westerns A Fistful of Dollars, For a Few Dollars More, and The Good, the Bad and the Ugly.

Sergio Garcia is a professional golfer best known for winning The Masters and multiple PGA Tour events.

Sergio Mendes is a musician best known for his contributions to Brazilian music and hits like Mas, que Nada and The Fool on the Hill.

Sibling suggestions

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

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Sergio. 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.

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U.S. Historical Usage

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

Sergio has ranked as high as #300 nationally, which occurred in 1995, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Illinois, Arizona, and Florida.

In the past 5 years the name Sergio has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Sergio 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 Sergio 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 Sergio.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 714 714 0
2024 802 802 0
2023 785 785 0
2022 844 844 0
2021 837 837 0
2020 811 811 0
2019 927 927 0
2018 938 938 0
2017 948 948 0
2016 1,043 1,043 0
2015 1,042 1,042 0
2014 1,144 1,144 0
2013 1,093 1,093 0
2012 1,237 1,237 0
2011 1,271 1,266 5
2010 1,449 1,449 0
2009 1,605 1,605 0
2008 1,853 1,853 0
2007 2,045 2,045 0
2006 1,988 1,988 0
2005 1,950 1,950 0
2004 1,922 1,914 8
2003 1,985 1,985 0
2002 2,027 2,021 6
2001 2,031 2,024 7
2000 2,070 2,063 7
1999 1,992 1,985 7
1998 1,976 1,967 9
1997 1,990 1,985 5
1996 2,057 2,049 8
1995 2,261 2,245 16
1994 2,015 2,004 11
1993 2,000 1,985 15
1992 2,035 2,018 17
1991 1,967 1,950 17
1990 1,961 1,942 19
1989 1,767 1,753 14
1988 1,560 1,546 14
1987 1,462 1,444 18
1986 1,330 1,310 20
1985 1,280 1,267 13
1984 1,295 1,284 11
1983 1,180 1,164 16
1982 1,215 1,205 10
1981 1,236 1,222 14
1980 969 957 12
1979 844 837 7
1978 901 891 10
1977 761 754 7
1976 861 850 11
1975 760 760 0
1974 747 740 7
1973 668 663 5
1972 641 641 0
1971 598 589 9
1970 538 538 0
1969 475 475 0
1968 449 449 0
1967 345 345 0
1966 326 326 0
1965 302 302 0
1964 316 316 0
1963 298 298 0
1962 281 281 0
1961 299 299 0
1960 274 274 0
1959 248 248 0
1958 215 215 0
1957 191 191 0
1956 169 169 0
1955 141 141 0
1954 155 155 0
1953 132 132 0
1952 141 141 0
1951 104 104 0
1950 93 93 0
1949 75 75 0
1948 77 77 0
1947 61 61 0
1946 49 49 0
1945 51 51 0
1944 37 37 0
1943 40 40 0
1942 36 36 0
1941 35 35 0
1940 32 32 0
1939 36 36 0
1938 32 32 0
1937 24 24 0
1936 43 43 0
1935 19 19 0
1934 33 33 0
1933 28 28 0
1932 21 21 0
1931 32 32 0
1930 30 30 0
1929 41 41 0
1928 29 29 0
1927 29 29 0
1926 20 20 0
1925 15 15 0
1924 11 11 0
1923 12 12 0
1922 13 13 0
1921 16 16 0
1920 5 5 0
1919 5 5 0
1918 14 14 0
1917 11 11 0
1916 15 15 0
1915 13 13 0
1914 5 5 0
1913 6 6 0

Top States for Sergio (2024)

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 216
28%
CA 166
21%
FL 42
5%
AZ 35
5%
IL 25
3%
NY 24
3%
NC 21
3%
GA 18
2%
WA 17
2%
NJ 16
2%
TN 15
2%
CO 15
2%
VA 14
2%
WI 13
2%
NM 12
2%
AL 11
1%
NV 10
1%
OH 10
1%
PA 10
1%
SC 10
1%
MI 9
1%
MD 8
1%
OK 8
1%
IN 7
1%
MA 7
1%
MO 7
1%
KY 6
1%
CT 6
1%
NE 5
1%
KS 5
1%
IA 5
1%