Holding steady.
Popularity of Emigdio since 1928
Babies named Emigdio per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1989, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Emigdio's real moment was 1978.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 6 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 10 |
| 1970s | 57 |
| 1980s | 55 |
| 1990s | 101 |
| 2000s | 63 |
| 2010s | 23 |
| 2020s | 13 |
Meaning & origin
Emigdio is a Spanish masculine name that has never been common in the United States. It was first recorded in Social Security data in 1928, and its peak year of use came in 1978. Since then, usage has remained stable at very low levels, with fewer than five births per year typically being recorded nationally. The name is a variant or derivative of classic names like Emiliano or Emilio, sharing their root in the Latin family name Aemilius. Despite its rarity, Emigdio has a clear phonetic structure and is easily recognizable within Spanish-speaking communities. The name did not rank among the top 1,000 names in any recorded year, and it has not been associated with any specific U.S. state in the Social Security data.
Emigdio is a Spanish name of debated origin. It may derive from the Greek Aimilios (Αἰμίλιος), itself from the Latin Aemilius, a Roman family name meaning 'rival'. Alternatively, it could be a variant of the Latin name Aemilius. The name has been used in Spanish-speaking countries since at least the early 20th century, though it has never been widespread. Its usage peaked in the United States in 1978, likely among families of Mexican or other Hispanic heritage.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Emi, Migo, Dio
Sibling names for Emigdio
Names that share Emigdio's style, for a brother or sister.
