Arcadio
Arcadio is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Native of Arcadia, pastoral, or serene.
Origin and history
Arcadio is a masculine name of Greek origin, derived from 'Arkadios', meaning 'person from Arcadia'. Arcadia was a region of ancient Greece celebrated in pastoral literature for its peaceful, idyllic countryside. In the United States, it remains a rare and distinctive choice with consistent historic use in Hispanic communities.
Popularity in the United States
1,125 babies in the United States have been named Arcadio since 1880. It ranks #3567 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1889.
States where it is most popular
- TX (53.1 %)
- CA (33.7 %)
- NY (11.7 %)
- AZ (1.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 29 |
| 1920-1930 | 101 |
| 1930-1940 | 67 |
| 1940-1950 | 73 |
| 1950-1960 | 115 |
| 1960-1970 | 138 |
| 1970-1980 | 144 |
| 1980-1990 | 131 |
| 1990-2000 | 127 |
| 2000-2010 | 90 |
| 2010-2019 | 72 |
| 2020-2029 | 38 |
Famous people named Arcadio
- Arcadio Huang: scholar, translator
Fun facts
- The name refers to Arcadia, a mountainous region of Greece symbolic of unspoiled nature and rural tranquility in classical poetry.
- Arcadius was the name of a Eastern Roman Emperor who ruled from 395 to 408 AD.