Refugio
Refugio is a boy's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
Refuge or shelter.
Origin and history
Refugio is a traditional Spanish masculine name derived from the Marian title 'Nuestra Señora del Refugio' (Our Lady of Refuge). Historically popular in Spanish-speaking regions, it has a long presence in the United States. In recent decades, its usage has become relatively rare.
Popularity in the United States
3,984 babies in the United States have been named Refugio since 1880. It ranks #2006 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1880.
States where it is most popular
- TX (60.4 %)
- CA (33.8 %)
- AZ (3.4 %)
- NM (1.7 %)
- IL (0.65 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 31 |
| 1910-1920 | 248 |
| 1920-1930 | 545 |
| 1930-1940 | 454 |
| 1940-1950 | 483 |
| 1950-1960 | 414 |
| 1960-1970 | 334 |
| 1970-1980 | 424 |
| 1980-1990 | 390 |
| 1990-2000 | 321 |
| 2000-2010 | 207 |
| 2010-2019 | 81 |
| 2020-2029 | 47 |
Famous people named Refugio
- Refugio 'Cuco' Sanchez: Singer, Songwriter
Nicknames
Cuco, Refu
Fun facts
- The name directly references the Catholic title of Mary, 'Refugium Peccatorum' (Refuge of Sinners).
- The name is preserved in several North American place names, such as Refugio County and Refugio, Texas.