Holding steady.
Popularity of Espiridion since 1917
Babies named Espiridion per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1923, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Espiridion's real moment was 1929.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 13 |
| 1920s | 49 |
| 1930s | 28 |
| 1940s | 23 |
| 1950s | 21 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 19 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Espiridion is a distinctly uncommon name in the United States, with records dating back to 1917. Its most frequent year of use was 1929, when it saw its peak, though it has never ranked among the top names. The name appears to be a Spanish variant of Spiridion, itself a form of the Greek Spyridon, ultimately linked to the Latin 'spiritus' for 'spirit'. Despite its spiritual meaning, Espiridion has remained obscure, with no recorded usage in any U.S. state as a top name. Its trajectory has been stable over the decades, with occasional reappearances. The name carries a traditional Catholic heritage, favored in Spanish-speaking communities, but has never crossed into mainstream popularity.
Espiridion is a Spanish given name derived from the Latin 'spiritus', meaning 'spirit' or 'breath'. It is a rare name, likely a variant of Spiridion, which itself is related to the Greek name Spyridon (Σπυρίδων), meaning 'basket' or 'little spirit'. The name has historical usage in Spanish-speaking Catholic communities, though it never achieved widespread popularity.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Espi, Ridi, Dion
Variants: Spiridion, Spyridon
Sibling names for Espiridion
Names that share Espiridion's style, for a brother or sister.
