Ovidio
Ovidio is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Sheep, modern form of Ovidius.
Origin and history
Ovidio is the Spanish and Italian form of the classical Latin name Ovidius, derived from the word for sheep. It is famous historically due to the classical Roman poet Ovid. In the United States, it is a relatively rare masculine name with steady historical usage.
Popularity in the United States
1,082 babies in the United States have been named Ovidio since 1880. It ranks #3605 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1771.
States where it is most popular
- TX (87.6 %)
- CA (9.2 %)
- NY (3.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 36 |
| 1930-1940 | 35 |
| 1940-1950 | 60 |
| 1950-1960 | 92 |
| 1960-1970 | 133 |
| 1970-1980 | 135 |
| 1980-1990 | 128 |
| 1990-2000 | 152 |
| 2000-2010 | 93 |
| 2010-2019 | 62 |
| 2020-2029 | 156 |
Famous people named Ovidio
- Ovidio Decroly: Psychologist, Educator
Fun facts
- The name derives from the Roman poet Ovidius, known in English as Ovid, author of the Metamorphoses.