Sixto Boy

Popularity: #926 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: SIX-toh /ˈsɪkstoʊ/

Origin: Spanish; Latin

Meaning: Spanish: sixth; Latin: sixth

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Sixto originates from the Latin name "Sixtus," which itself is derived from the Greek word "sixthos," meaning "sixth." The name was historically used to denote the sixth child in a family or to signify the sixth in a series. Sixtus was notably borne by several early Christian saints and popes, most prominently Pope Sixtus I, who served in the late 1st century and is recognized as a martyr in Christian tradition.

The name entered the English language through ecclesiastical Latin during the Middle Ages, as the influence of the Roman Catholic Church expanded across Europe. Throughout history, the name Sixtus has been associated with various significant figures in the Christian church.

For instance, Pope Sixtus II, who reigned in the 3rd century, is remembered for his leadership during a time of persecution of Christians and is also venerated as a martyr. The name has appeared in various historical texts and religious documents, contributing to its enduring presence in Christian contexts.

The name's association with papal authority and sanctity has helped maintain its relevance over the centuries. Culturally, Sixto and its variants have been embraced in various regions, particularly in Spanish-speaking countries, where the name is often celebrated in religious contexts.

The name carries connotations of dignity and reverence due to its historical ties to the papacy and early Christian martyrs. The diminutive form "Sixto" has also been used, reflecting a more familiar or affectionate tone while retaining the original's gravitas.

Overall, Sixto encapsulates a rich tapestry of linguistic evolution, historical significance, and cultural resonance.

Famous people named Sixto

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

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Sixto Rodriguez is a musician best known for Cold Fact, Coming from Reality, and his documentary Searching for Sugar Man.

Sixto Lezcano is a former professional baseball player best known for playing in Major League Baseball for the Philadelphia Phillies and the Milwaukee Brewers.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Sixto, 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 Sixto. 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 Sixto was first seen in the United States in 1915.

Sixto has ranked as high as #5122 nationally, which occurred in 1994, and has been most popular in Texas, New York, and California.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Sixto 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 Sixto 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 Sixto.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 12 12
2024 16 16
2023 5 5
2022 9 9
2021 15 15
2020 16 16
2019 6 6
2018 11 11
2017 10 10
2016 17 17
2015 13 13
2014 14 14
2013 17 17
2012 14 14
2011 21 21
2010 18 18
2009 13 13
2008 18 18
2007 20 20
2006 30 30
2005 21 21
2004 15 15
2003 20 20
2002 21 21
2001 30 30
2000 24 24
1999 24 24
1998 25 25
1997 15 15
1996 21 21
1995 16 16
1994 37 37
1993 30 30
1992 21 21
1991 13 13
1990 18 18
1989 22 22
1988 18 18
1987 19 19
1986 24 24
1985 19 19
1984 14 14
1983 23 23
1982 17 17
1981 28 28
1980 18 18
1979 28 28
1978 17 17
1977 24 24
1976 19 19
1975 28 28
1974 22 22
1973 22 22
1972 16 16
1971 18 18
1970 27 27
1969 23 23
1968 22 22
1967 16 16
1966 17 17
1965 26 26
1964 28 28
1963 26 26
1962 25 25
1961 15 15
1960 19 19
1959 12 12
1958 21 21
1957 24 24
1956 25 25
1955 18 18
1954 13 13
1953 16 16
1952 16 16
1951 9 9
1950 17 17
1949 11 11
1948 18 18
1947 13 13
1946 8 8
1945 12 12
1944 13 13
1942 12 12
1941 7 7
1940 7 7
1939 6 6
1938 8 8
1937 5 5
1936 10 10
1935 6 6
1934 12 12
1933 6 6
1932 13 13
1931 6 6
1930 10 10
1929 13 13
1928 14 14
1927 10 10
1926 6 6
1925 6 6
1924 6 6
1923 5 5
1922 13 13
1921 11 11
1919 6 6
1918 8 8
1917 8 8
1916 10 10
1915 5 5

Top States for Sixto (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 5
100%