Cirilo
Cirilo is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Lordly, masterful, or belonging to the Lord.
Origin and history
Cirilo is a masculine given name of Greek origin, derived from Kyrillos, meaning lordly or masterful. It is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Cyril, widely recognized across Ibero-American cultures. In the United States, it remains a rare given name with steady historical usage.
Popularity in the United States
1,128 babies in the United States have been named Cirilo since 1880. It ranks #3564 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1893.
States where it is most popular
- TX (67.5 %)
- CA (32.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 23 |
| 1920-1930 | 113 |
| 1930-1940 | 83 |
| 1940-1950 | 71 |
| 1950-1960 | 73 |
| 1960-1970 | 77 |
| 1970-1980 | 104 |
| 1980-1990 | 148 |
| 1990-2000 | 173 |
| 2000-2010 | 150 |
| 2010-2019 | 79 |
| 2020-2029 | 34 |
Famous people named Cirilo
- Cirilo Villaverde: Novelist, Poet
- Cirilo Saucedo: Athlete, Soccer Player
Fun facts
- Cirilo traces back to the ancient Greek word kyrios, which translates to lord or master.
- It serves as the Iberian linguistic equivalent of the English name Cyril and Russian Cyrill.