Sixto
Sixto is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Sixth, or polished.
Origin and history
Sixto is a masculine name of Latin origin, derived from the Roman name Sextus meaning 'sixth', or historically conflated with the Greek name Xystus meaning 'polished'. It was borne by five popes, which helped propagate its use throughout the Christian world. In the United States, it remains a rare given name, most commonly seen within Spanish-speaking communities.
Popularity in the United States
1,761 babies in the United States have been named Sixto since 1880. It ranks #3040 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1854.
States where it is most popular
- TX (60.7 %)
- NY (22 %)
- CA (17.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 37 |
| 1920-1930 | 84 |
| 1930-1940 | 82 |
| 1940-1950 | 101 |
| 1950-1960 | 171 |
| 1960-1970 | 217 |
| 1970-1980 | 221 |
| 1980-1990 | 202 |
| 1990-2000 | 220 |
| 2000-2010 | 212 |
| 2010-2019 | 141 |
| 2020-2029 | 73 |
Famous people named Sixto
- Sixto Rodriguez: Musician, Singer-songwriter
- Sixto Lezcano: Baseball player
- Sixto Sánchez: Baseball player
Fun facts
- Five Roman Catholic popes have adopted the papal name Sixtus, which is rendered as Sixto in Spanish and Portuguese.
- While traditionally associated with the Latin number sextus, the name was also influenced by the Greek word xystos, meaning polished or smooth.