A 1910s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Biagio since 1910
Babies named Biagio per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1922, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Biagio's real moment was 1914.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 157 |
| 1920s | 233 |
| 1930s | 100 |
| 1940s | 48 |
| 1950s | 29 |
| 1960s | 85 |
| 1970s | 79 |
| 1980s | 64 |
| 1990s | 83 |
| 2000s | 87 |
| 2010s | 71 |
| 2020s | 18 |
Meaning & origin
Biagio is the Italian form of Saint Blaise's name, a 4th-century martyr widely invoked for throat ailments. In the United States, the name first appeared in birth records in 1910 and reached its peak in 1914, a year when many Italian immigrant families chose it for their sons. After decades of near disappearance, Biagio has been climbing again since 2022, mirroring a broader revival of Italian heritage names. Though still exceedingly rare (the digest shows no current rank and a 1-in-N value too high to calculate), the name carries a distinctive sound and strong religious associations. Its enduring appeal lies in its cultural resonance rather than mainstream fashion.
Biagio is the Italian form of the Latin name Blaesius, itself of uncertain origin. It may derive from 'blandus' (gentle, flattering) or from a Greek root meaning 'falcon'. The name was borne by Saint Blaise, a 4th-century bishop and martyr venerated as the patron saint of throat ailments. Biagio has been used in Italy since the Middle Ages and saw a revival in the early 20th century, particularly in the 1910s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Bia, Gino
Variants: Biaggio
Sibling names for Biagio
Names that share Biagio's style, for a brother or sister.
