Agapito
Agapito is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Beloved or dearly loved.
Origin and history
Agapito is derived from the Greek name Agapetos, meaning 'beloved' or 'lovely'. Historically popular in Italian and Spanish-speaking cultures due to early Christian saints, it has seen limited use in the United States, mostly in the early-to-mid 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
1,508 babies in the United States have been named Agapito since 1880. It ranks #3230 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (93.5 %)
- CA (3.8 %)
- NM (1.7 %)
- AZ (0.52 %)
- NY (0.52 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 97 |
| 1920-1930 | 248 |
| 1930-1940 | 162 |
| 1940-1950 | 192 |
| 1950-1960 | 205 |
| 1960-1970 | 186 |
| 1970-1980 | 197 |
| 1980-1990 | 105 |
| 1990-2000 | 75 |
| 2000-2010 | 30 |
| 2010-2019 | 11 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Agapito
- Agapito Aquino: Politician, Senator
Fun facts
- Two Popes of the Catholic Church bore the original Latinized form of the name, Agapetus.
- Shares its root with the Greek word 'agape', which refers to unconditional or highest form of love.