Nicasio

Meaning & origin

Nicasio is a masculine name of Spanish and Italian origin, derived from the Greek Nikasios, meaning "victory." It has been in use in the United States since as early as 1928, though it has always been rare. In 2025, the name ranked 12,008, with only about 1 in 341,615 male births receiving the name. Its peak year of usage was 1998, which suggests a modest increase in interest toward the end of the 20th century. The name's trajectory is stable, indicating that it neither surges nor fades dramatically. While no top states are recorded, Nicasio remains a distinctive choice with deep roots in Hispanic and Italian naming traditions.

Nicasio is the Spanish and Italian form of the Greek name Nikasios, derived from nikē meaning "victory." The name is associated with several early Christian saints, including Saint Nicasio of Rheims, a 5th-century bishop, and Saint Nicasio of Sicily, a martyr. It has been used in Spanish- and Italian-speaking regions as a given name, though it has never been common in the United States.