Placido
Placido is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Calm, peaceful, or quiet.
Origin and history
Placido is derived from the Latin name Placidus, which means calm, peaceful, or quiet. It has historical usage across Southern Europe and Latin America and is occasionally used in the United States. In modern times, it is a very rare given name for boys in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
1,111 babies in the United States have been named Placido since 1880. It ranks #3580 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1922.
States where it is most popular
- TX (71.7 %)
- CA (10.3 %)
- NM (9.9 %)
- NY (5.9 %)
- MA (2.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 100 |
| 1920-1930 | 177 |
| 1930-1940 | 120 |
| 1940-1950 | 130 |
| 1950-1960 | 90 |
| 1960-1970 | 83 |
| 1970-1980 | 108 |
| 1980-1990 | 77 |
| 1990-2000 | 105 |
| 2000-2010 | 86 |
| 2010-2019 | 25 |
| 2020-2029 | 5 |
Famous people named Placido
- Plácido Domingo: opera singer, conductor
Fun facts
- The name originates from the Latin adjective 'placidus', which also gave rise to the English word 'placid'.
- Saint Placidus was an early Benedictine monk who helped popularize the name in Western Christian history.