Sergio Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Sergio is an Italian and Spanish name that means 'to serve' or 'to protect'. It originates from the Latin 'Sergius' and has evolved over time into its current forms. The name has been used since the Middle Ages and carries positive traits of strength and reliability. There is no direct biblical relevance associated with the name.
The name Sergio is most popular in Arizona, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Sergio has been falling for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Sergio' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2367th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1194th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 566th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 310th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 180th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 203rd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 357th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 8388th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5645th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 17663rd out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Sergio' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Sergio"
Pronunciation
/ˈsɜrdʒioʊ/
Origin
Italian/Spanish
Etymology
The name Sergio is derived from the Latin name 'Sergius', which is believed to mean 'to serve' or 'to protect'.
Meaning
to serve, to protect
Language Evolution
Sergius (Latin), Sergio (Italian/Spanish)
Historical Usage
The name Sergio gained popularity in the Middle Ages, particularly in Italy and Spain, and has been used consistently since then.
Variants & Derivatives
Sergi, Sergioh, Serg, Sergie
Modern Popularity & Image
Sergio is a well-recognized name in various cultures, often associated with strength and reliability.
Famous People
Sergio Ramos (Spanish footballer), Sergio Garcia (Spanish golfer), Sergio Leone (Italian film director)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Sergio"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Sergio"
"Sergio" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2367th of 7545 | 190 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1194th of 6773 | 599 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 566th of 7552 | 3,320 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 310th of 10718 | 10,116 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 180th of 16616 | 26,388 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 203rd of 24088 | 29,337 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 357th of 23106 | 11,207 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 8388th of 19264 | 68 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 5645th of 27321 | 233 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 17663rd of 35406 | 54 |
Regional Popularity of "Sergio" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- |
78.61% 1084th/1379 |
73.42% 1737th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
65.87% 1025th/1556 |
34.38% 809th/2353 |
40.98% 634th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
33.99% 757th/2227 |
27.00% 656th/2430 |
17.67% 504th/2853 |
13.01% 361st/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
17.13% 503rd/2937 |
10.45% 364th/3483 |
9.78% 344th/3518 |
4.43% 179th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
8.33% 307th/3685 |
6.46% 289th/4475 |
4.06% 211th/5194 |
1.58% 100th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
6.90% 316th/4582 |
7.07% 365th/5164 |
2.91% 213th/7313 |
1.73% 129th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
14.66% 584th/3984 |
13.24% 594th/4487 |
4.95% 338th/6822 |
3.98% 250th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Sergio" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - |
59.89% 2422nd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
65.42% 3398th/5194 |
35.84% 2264th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - |
81.68% 6096th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Sergio"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Sergio" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.