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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.
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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 #294 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.
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. 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 | 216 | |
| CA | 166 | |
| FL | 42 | |
| AZ | 35 | |
| IL | 25 | |
| NY | 24 | |
| NC | 21 | |
| GA | 18 | |
| WA | 17 | |
| TN | 15 | |
| VA | 14 | |
| WI | 13 | |
| NM | 12 | |
| AL | 11 | |
| SC | 10 |
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 | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 799 |
| 2023 | 783 |
| 2022 | 844 |
| 2021 | 836 |
| 2020 | 811 |
| 2019 | 926 |
| 2018 | 938 |
| 2017 | 948 |
| 2016 | 1,043 |
| 2015 | 1,042 |
| 2014 | 1,144 |
| 2013 | 1,093 |
| 2012 | 1,237 |
| 2011 | 1,266 |
| 2010 | 1,449 |
| 2009 | 1,605 |
| 2008 | 1,853 |
| 2007 | 2,045 |
| 2006 | 1,988 |
| 2005 | 1,950 |
| 2004 | 1,914 |
| 2003 | 1,985 |
| 2002 | 2,021 |
| 2001 | 2,024 |
| 2000 | 2,063 |
| 1999 | 1,985 |
| 1998 | 1,967 |
| 1997 | 1,985 |
| 1996 | 2,049 |
| 1995 | 2,245 |
| 1994 | 2,004 |
| 1993 | 1,985 |
| 1992 | 2,018 |
| 1991 | 1,950 |
| 1990 | 1,942 |
| 1989 | 1,754 |
| 1988 | 1,546 |
| 1987 | 1,444 |
| 1986 | 1,310 |
| 1985 | 1,266 |
| 1984 | 1,284 |
| 1983 | 1,164 |
| 1982 | 1,205 |
| 1981 | 1,222 |
| 1980 | 957 |
| 1979 | 836 |
| 1978 | 891 |
| 1977 | 754 |
| 1976 | 850 |
| 1975 | 760 |
| 1974 | 740 |
| 1973 | 663 |
| 1972 | 641 |
| 1971 | 589 |
| 1970 | 538 |
| 1969 | 475 |
| 1968 | 449 |
| 1967 | 345 |
| 1966 | 326 |
| 1965 | 302 |
| 1964 | 316 |
| 1963 | 297 |
| 1962 | 283 |
| 1961 | 298 |
| 1960 | 274 |
| 1959 | 249 |
| 1958 | 213 |
| 1957 | 192 |
| 1956 | 169 |
| 1955 | 141 |
| 1954 | 155 |
| 1953 | 132 |
| 1952 | 141 |
| 1951 | 104 |
| 1950 | 94 |
| 1949 | 75 |
| 1948 | 77 |
| 1947 | 61 |
| 1946 | 49 |
| 1945 | 51 |
| 1944 | 37 |
| 1943 | 40 |
| 1942 | 36 |
| 1941 | 35 |
| 1940 | 32 |
| 1939 | 36 |
| 1938 | 32 |
| 1937 | 24 |
| 1936 | 43 |
| 1935 | 19 |
| 1934 | 33 |
| 1933 | 28 |
| 1932 | 21 |
| 1931 | 32 |
| 1930 | 30 |
| 1929 | 41 |
| 1928 | 29 |
| 1927 | 29 |
| 1926 | 20 |
| 1925 | 15 |
| 1924 | 11 |
| 1923 | 12 |
| 1922 | 13 |
| 1921 | 16 |
| 1920 | 5 |
| 1919 | 5 |
| 1918 | 14 |
| 1917 | 11 |
| 1916 | 15 |
| 1915 | 13 |
| 1914 | 5 |
| 1913 | 6 |