Saverio
Saverio is a boy's name of Italian origin.
Meaning
New house.
Origin and history
Saverio is an Italian masculine name derived from the Spanish place name Javier, referring to Xavier in Navarre. It is the Italian counterpart to Francis Xavier, honored in Catholic tradition. In the United States, it remains a rare, heritage-rich choice primarily used within Italian-American communities.
Popularity in the United States
1,861 babies in the United States have been named Saverio since 1880. It ranks #2974 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1866.
States where it is most popular
- NY (94.5 %)
- NJ (4.3 %)
- MA (0.6 %)
- PA (0.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 7 |
| 1910-1920 | 232 |
| 1920-1930 | 319 |
| 1930-1940 | 217 |
| 1940-1950 | 157 |
| 1950-1960 | 152 |
| 1960-1970 | 167 |
| 1970-1980 | 133 |
| 1980-1990 | 77 |
| 1990-2000 | 101 |
| 2000-2010 | 112 |
| 2010-2019 | 126 |
| 2020-2029 | 61 |
Famous people named Saverio
- Saverio Mercadante: Composer
- Saverio Guerra: Actor
Nicknames
Rino, Rio
Fun facts
- The name ultimately derives from the Basque word Etxaberri, meaning 'new house'.
- It spread widely across Europe through devotion to Saint Francis Xavier following his canonization in 1622.