A 1900s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Cipriano since 1901
Babies named Cipriano per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1930, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Cipriano's real moment was 1901.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 11 |
| 1910s | 113 |
| 1920s | 224 |
| 1930s | 221 |
| 1940s | 227 |
| 1950s | 223 |
| 1960s | 192 |
| 1970s | 244 |
| 1980s | 204 |
| 1990s | 185 |
| 2000s | 184 |
| 2010s | 123 |
| 2020s | 75 |
Meaning & origin
Cipriano first appeared in U.S. records in 1901, and after decades of obscurity, it has been rising in use since 2015. In 2025, the name ranked 6446, with roughly 1 in 131,390 boys receiving it. Its peak was in 1901, the year it was first recorded, and it appears most frequently in Texas. The name carries the weight of early Christian history through Saint Cyprian, but its soft sound and rhythmic syllables give it a modern appeal. Parents choosing Cipriano are often honoring family heritage or seeking a distinctive name with deep roots in Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese cultures.
Derived from the Latin Cyprianus, itself from Greek Kyprianos, meaning 'from Cyprus'. The name was borne by several early Christian saints, notably Saint Cyprian of Carthage, a prominent bishop and theologian in the 3rd century. It has been used in Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese cultures, especially in Catholic communities honoring the saint.
Where Cipriano is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cip, Cipo
Variants: Cyprian, Cyprien, Ciprián
Sibling names for Cipriano
Names that share Cipriano's style, for a brother or sister.
