Holding steady.
Popularity of Inocencio since 1923
Babies named Inocencio per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1967, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Inocencio's real moment was 1931.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 43 |
| 1930s | 31 |
| 1940s | 49 |
| 1950s | 81 |
| 1960s | 68 |
| 1970s | 67 |
| 1980s | 48 |
| 1990s | 31 |
| 2000s | 47 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Inocencio is a masculine name of Latin origin meaning 'innocent', an Iberian form of the ancient Roman name Innocentius. Since its first U.S. appearance in 1923, the name has never charted in the top 1000, reflecting its status as a rare and traditional choice. Its peak year came in 1931, when it saw its highest usage in the Social Security records. In recent decades, the name has maintained a stable trajectory, with minimal fluctuation and no significant revival. While it has not been associated with any particular states or regions in U.S. data, its cultural resonance remains strongest in Spanish-speaking communities and Catholic families who honor the legacy of the several popes and saints who bore the name. Inocencio offers a distinctive alternative to more common Latin-derived names, carrying a clear meaning and a quiet, enduring dignity.
Inocencio is the Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese form of the Latin name Innocentius, derived from 'innocens' meaning 'innocent' or 'harmless'. The name was borne by several early Christian saints and thirteen popes, cementing its use across Catholic Europe. It has been used in the Iberian Peninsula and Latin America since the Middle Ages, though it remains relatively uncommon.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ino, Cencio, Inocen
Variants: Innocenzo, Inocêncio, Innocentius
Sibling names for Inocencio
Names that share Inocencio's style, for a brother or sister.
