Elpidio
Elpidio is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Hope or hopeful.
Origin and history
Elpidio is a masculine name derived from the Ancient Greek word for hope. While historically present in Greek and Late Latin traditions, it is most frequently encountered today in Spanish and Italian-speaking contexts. In the United States, it remains a rare and distinctive choice with steady, low-frequency usage.
Popularity in the United States
783 babies in the United States have been named Elpidio since 1880. It ranks #3893 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1922.
States where it is most popular
- TX (65.7 %)
- CA (34.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 5 |
| 1920-1930 | 56 |
| 1930-1940 | 88 |
| 1940-1950 | 65 |
| 1950-1960 | 98 |
| 1960-1970 | 80 |
| 1970-1980 | 96 |
| 1980-1990 | 95 |
| 1990-2000 | 115 |
| 2000-2010 | 64 |
| 2010-2019 | 16 |
| 2020-2029 | 5 |
Famous people named Elpidio
- Elpidio Quirino: President, Politician
Fun facts
- The name directly derives from the Ancient Greek word 'elpis', meaning hope.
- Several early Christian saints and martyrs bore the Latinized form Elpidius.