Octavio
Octavio is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Eighth or born eighth.
Origin and history
Octavio is a given name derived from the Roman family name Octavius, which relates to the Roman numeral eight. It has historically been favored in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking cultures and retains a classical flair. In the United States, it has been used consistently as a masculine name throughout the 20th and 21st centuries.
Popularity in the United States
11,449 babies in the United States have been named Octavio since 1880. It ranks #1106 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1177.
States where it is most popular
- CA (47.5 %)
- TX (27 %)
- IL (6.6 %)
- AZ (5.1 %)
- NY (3.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 6 |
| 1910-1920 | 76 |
| 1920-1930 | 199 |
| 1930-1940 | 212 |
| 1940-1950 | 211 |
| 1950-1960 | 338 |
| 1960-1970 | 519 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,027 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,407 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,153 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,871 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,610 |
| 2020-2029 | 820 |
Famous people named Octavio
- Octavio Paz: Poet, Writer
- Octavio Dotel: Athlete, Baseball Pitcher
Nicknames
Tavo, Tavi, Otto
Fun facts
- The name stems from Octavius, a Latin clan name famously borne by Gaius Octavius, who became Emperor Augustus.
- Historically, the name was often given to the eighth child born in a Roman family.