Aristeo
Aristeo is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Best, most excellent, or most useful.
Origin and history
Aristeo is a masculine name of Ancient Greek origin, derived from Aristaeus, meaning 'best' or 'most excellent'. While rooted in classical mythology, the name is most frequently used today within Hispanic communities as a traditional Spanish given name. In the United States, it remains relatively rare but maintains steady, low-volume usage.
Popularity in the United States
898 babies in the United States have been named Aristeo since 1880. It ranks #3780 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1825.
States where it is most popular
- TX (50.5 %)
- CA (49.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 52 |
| 1930-1940 | 50 |
| 1940-1950 | 55 |
| 1950-1960 | 36 |
| 1960-1970 | 48 |
| 1970-1980 | 80 |
| 1980-1990 | 96 |
| 1990-2000 | 133 |
| 2000-2010 | 153 |
| 2010-2019 | 93 |
| 2020-2029 | 102 |
Famous people named Aristeo
- Aristeo Benavídez: Boxer
Fun facts
- In Greek mythology, Aristaeus was the son of Apollo and Cyrene, credited with discovering beekeeping and cheese-making.
- Although of classical Greek origin, Aristeo survived primarily through Hispanic cultural tradition into modern usage.