Sergio
Sergio is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Servant, guardian, or protector (derived from the Roman patrician name Sergius).
Origin and history
Sergio is an Italian and Spanish given name derived from the ancient Roman family name Sergius. It has enjoyed steady popularity in the United States, consistently ranking among the top 500 male names for decades. It carries a classical heritage combined with strong contemporary cross-cultural appeal.
Popularity in the United States
81,878 babies in the United States have been named Sergio since 1880. It ranks #360 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #394.
States where it is most popular
- CA (37.5 %)
- TX (24.2 %)
- IL (5.4 %)
- AZ (4.8 %)
- FL (4.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 69 |
| 1920-1930 | 191 |
| 1930-1940 | 298 |
| 1940-1950 | 493 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,589 |
| 1960-1970 | 3,365 |
| 1970-1980 | 7,263 |
| 1980-1990 | 13,152 |
| 1990-2000 | 20,130 |
| 2000-2010 | 19,448 |
| 2010-2019 | 11,087 |
| 2020-2029 | 4,793 |
Famous people named Sergio
- Sergio García: Golfer, Athlete
- Sergio Leone: Film Director, Producer
- Sergio Ramos: Soccer Player, Athlete
Nicknames
Serge, Serg
Fun facts
- The name stems from the gens Sergia, a patrician family in ancient Rome that claimed descent from the Trojan hero Sergestus.
- Variations of the name, such as Serge in French and Sergey in Russian, are widely prevalent across Europe and the Americas.