Holding steady.
Popularity of Higinio since 1914
Babies named Higinio per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1956, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Higinio's real moment was 1936.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 21 |
| 1920s | 70 |
| 1930s | 76 |
| 1940s | 60 |
| 1950s | 90 |
| 1960s | 82 |
| 1970s | 83 |
| 1980s | 78 |
| 1990s | 71 |
| 2000s | 54 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Higinio is a Spanish given name rooted in the Greek Hyginos, meaning 'healthy'. It has never been a common name in the United States. According to Social Security records, Higinio first appeared in 1914, and its peak year of usage was 1936, when it was given to a handful of newborns. Since then, its usage has declined sharply; by 2025, it did not rank among the top 1,000 names and likely had fewer than five births. The trajectory of the name is stable at a very low frequency, with no signs of revival. Historically, it has been used primarily in Spanish-speaking communities, though its top states of usage are not well-documented due to its rarity. Overall, Higinio is a distinctive choice with a classic European heritage.
Higinio is the Spanish form of the Latin name Hyginus, which itself comes from the Greek Hyginos (Ὑγῖνος), derived from hygies (ὑγιής) meaning 'healthy'. The name was borne by a 2nd-century pope and several early Christian saints, though it has remained relatively uncommon. In Spain and Spanish-speaking countries, it saw modest use in the early 20th century, peaking in the 1930s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Higi
Variants: Hyginus, Igino, Yginio
Sibling names for Higinio
Names that share Higinio's style, for a brother or sister.
