Ambrosio
Ambrosio is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Immortal or belonging to the immortals.
Origin and history
Ambrosio is a masculine name derived from the Greek name Ambrosios, meaning 'immortal' or 'divine'. It is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Ambrose, famous historically due to Saint Ambrose. In the United States, it remains a rare traditional name with steady, low-frequency usage.
Popularity in the United States
945 babies in the United States have been named Ambrosio since 1880. It ranks #3734 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1904.
States where it is most popular
- TX (94.7 %)
- NM (3.8 %)
- CA (1.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 58 |
| 1920-1930 | 124 |
| 1930-1940 | 90 |
| 1940-1950 | 100 |
| 1950-1960 | 115 |
| 1960-1970 | 91 |
| 1970-1980 | 70 |
| 1980-1990 | 96 |
| 1990-2000 | 88 |
| 2000-2010 | 48 |
| 2010-2019 | 37 |
| 2020-2029 | 23 |
Famous people named Ambrosio
- Ambrosio Padilla: Politician, Athlete
Nicknames
Ambro, Bo
Fun facts
- Shares its root with 'ambrosia', the food of the gods in Greek mythology.
- Derived from Saint Ambrose, the bishop of Milan who influenced Saint Augustine.