Holding steady, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Elpidio since 1914
Babies named Elpidio per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1994, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Elpidio's real moment was 1935.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 56 |
| 1930s | 88 |
| 1940s | 65 |
| 1950s | 98 |
| 1960s | 80 |
| 1970s | 96 |
| 1980s | 95 |
| 1990s | 115 |
| 2000s | 64 |
| 2010s | 16 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Elpidio is a rare masculine name of Greek origin meaning 'hope'. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1914 and saw its peak popularity in 1935, though it never entered the mainstream. Today it remains highly uncommon, with a 2025 rank of 12,008 and a frequency of about 1 in 341,615 births. The name's trajectory has been stable over the past several decades, and it is not concentrated in any particular region according to Social Security data. Despite its rarity, Elpidio carries a rich religious history through early Christian saints and continues to be used in Italian and Spanish-speaking communities, especially in the Philippines. It offers a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name with a virtuous meaning and classical roots.
Elpidio derives from the Greek name Elpidios, itself from elpis meaning 'hope'. The name was borne by several early Christian saints, including a 4th-century martyr. It spread through Italian and Spanish cultures, particularly in southern Italy and the Philippines, where it remains in use.
Sibling names for Elpidio
Names that share Elpidio's style, for a brother or sister.
