Holding steady.
Popularity of Egidio since 1912
Babies named Egidio per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1921, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Egidio's real moment was 1914.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 42 |
| 1920s | 93 |
| 1930s | 18 |
| 1940s | 6 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Egidio, the Italian form of Giles, has been present in U.S. records since 1912 but never ranked among the top 1000 names. Its peak year was 1914, when it saw its highest recorded usage. Despite a stable trajectory, the name remains rare, with a 1-in-N ratio too low to calculate based on available data. Egidio is predominantly associated with Italian heritage and has been carried by immigrants and their descendants, particularly in communities with strong ties to Southern Italy. Its etymological connection to Saint Giles gives it a subtle religious resonance, but the name has never achieved widespread popularity in the United States.
Egidio is the Italian form of the Latin name Aegidius, which derives from the Greek word 'aigis' meaning 'shield' or 'goatskin'. The name was borne by Saint Giles (Latin Aegidius), a 7th-century hermit who became one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers. Egidio has been consistently used in Italy, especially in the south, and experienced modest popularity in the early 20th century among Italian immigrant communities.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Egi, Gidio
Sibling names for Egidio
Names that share Egidio's style, for a brother or sister.
