Spiro
Spiro is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Spirit, basket, or woven basket.
Origin and history
Spiro is a masculine name of Greek origin, serving as a short form or anglicized variant of Spyridon. Etymologically linked to the word for 'basket' or 'spirit', the name has a long history in Hellenic culture. In the United States, Spiro remains a distinctive, uncommonly given name with steady historically documented usage.
Popularity in the United States
1,011 babies in the United States have been named Spiro since 1880. It ranks #3672 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1904.
States where it is most popular
- NY (74.4 %)
- IL (25.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 50 |
| 1920-1930 | 152 |
| 1930-1940 | 66 |
| 1940-1950 | 38 |
| 1950-1960 | 70 |
| 1960-1970 | 130 |
| 1970-1980 | 182 |
| 1980-1990 | 102 |
| 1990-2000 | 62 |
| 2000-2010 | 75 |
| 2010-2019 | 61 |
| 2020-2029 | 23 |
Famous people named Spiro
- Spiro Agnew: Vice President, Politician
- Spiro Dellerba: American football player
Fun facts
- The name directly derives from Saint Spyridon, the patron saint of Corfu, Greece.
- It is widely recognized across the Greek diaspora as both a standalone given name and a familiar nickname for Spyridon.