Hipolito
Hipolito is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Freer of horses or unharnessing horses.
Origin and history
Hipolito is a classical male name derived from the Greek name Hippolytos, meaning 'freer of horses'. It is the Spanish and Portuguese form of the ancient name that appears in classical Greek mythology. In the United States, it remains a relatively rare choice, primarily used within Hispanic communities.
Popularity in the United States
1,924 babies in the United States have been named Hipolito since 1880. It ranks #2930 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1902.
States where it is most popular
- TX (68.7 %)
- CA (14.9 %)
- NY (13.9 %)
- IL (1.5 %)
- NM (1.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 6 |
| 1910-1920 | 45 |
| 1920-1930 | 156 |
| 1930-1940 | 125 |
| 1940-1950 | 136 |
| 1950-1960 | 242 |
| 1960-1970 | 232 |
| 1970-1980 | 272 |
| 1980-1990 | 259 |
| 1990-2000 | 220 |
| 2000-2010 | 147 |
| 2010-2019 | 59 |
| 2020-2029 | 25 |
Famous people named Hipolito
- Hipólito Yrigoyen: President, Politician
Nicknames
Poli, Lito
Fun facts
- In Greek mythology, Hippolytus was the son of Theseus and the Amazon queen Hippolyta.
- The name was borne by Saint Hippolytus, a prominent writer and saint of the early Christian Church.