Higinio
Higinio is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Healthy, vigorous, or prosperous.
Origin and history
Higinio is a male name derived from the Greek name Hyginus, meaning healthy or prosperous. It gained usage primarily in Spanish-speaking regions and historically appears in early Christian records. It is a rare name in the United States with limited usage over the last century.
Popularity in the United States
690 babies in the United States have been named Higinio since 1880. It ranks #3986 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (94.9 %)
- CA (2.6 %)
- NY (2.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 21 |
| 1920-1930 | 70 |
| 1930-1940 | 76 |
| 1940-1950 | 60 |
| 1950-1960 | 90 |
| 1960-1970 | 82 |
| 1970-1980 | 83 |
| 1980-1990 | 78 |
| 1990-2000 | 71 |
| 2000-2010 | 54 |
| 2010-2019 | 5 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Pope Hyginus was the ninth Pope of the Catholic Church, serving during the second century.
- The name comes from the ancient Greek word 'hygieinos', which is also the root of the English word 'hygiene'.