Panagiotis
Panagiotis is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
All-holy.
Origin and history
Panagiotis is a traditional Greek masculine name derived from 'Panagia', a title of the Virgin Mary meaning 'all-holy'. It is widely used in Greece and among Greek diaspora communities, including in the United States. In the U.S., it remains a relatively rare given name, primarily chosen by families seeking to honor Greek heritage or religious traditions.
Popularity in the United States
1,320 babies in the United States have been named Panagiotis since 1880. It ranks #3386 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1831.
States where it is most popular
- NY (77.6 %)
- IL (17.4 %)
- MA (3.5 %)
- NJ (1.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 56 |
| 1970-1980 | 281 |
| 1980-1990 | 273 |
| 1990-2000 | 221 |
| 2000-2010 | 207 |
| 2010-2019 | 186 |
| 2020-2029 | 96 |
Famous people named Panagiotis
- Panagiotis Giannakis: Basketball player, Basketball coach
Nicknames
Panos, Takis
Fun facts
- The name directly honors the Virgin Mary through her Eastern Orthodox title, Panagia.
- Men named Panagiotis are very commonly called by short forms such as Panos, Yiotis, or Takis.