A 1880s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Epifanio since 1885
Babies named Epifanio per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1930, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Epifanio's real moment was 1888.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 15 |
| 1890s | 0 |
| 1900s | 6 |
| 1910s | 119 |
| 1920s | 299 |
| 1930s | 250 |
| 1940s | 211 |
| 1950s | 209 |
| 1960s | 171 |
| 1970s | 203 |
| 1980s | 181 |
| 1990s | 140 |
| 2000s | 110 |
| 2010s | 43 |
| 2020s | 40 |
Meaning & origin
Epifanio is a rare Spanish and Italian given name rooted in the Greek word 'epiphanes,' meaning 'manifest' or 'appearing,' and tied to the Christian holiday of the Epiphany. The name was first recorded in U.S. data in 1885 and saw its peak usage in 1888. After a long period of decline, it has been rising again since 2017. Despite its rarity, Epifanio carries a strong religious and cultural heritage, particularly in Spanish-speaking communities. As of 2025, it ranks 10,695 in popularity, with an incidence of about 1 in 284,679 births.
Epifanio is the Spanish and Italian form of the Greek name Epiphanios, from 'epiphanes' meaning 'appearing' or 'manifest.' The name is associated with the Christian feast of the Epiphany, which commemorates the manifestation of Christ to the Magi. It has been used in Spanish-speaking countries since the Middle Ages.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Epi, Fano, Pancho
Variants: Epifanio, Epifanius, Epiphanios
Sibling names for Epifanio
Names that share Epifanio's style, for a brother or sister.
