Holding steady, #10,695 for boys today.
Popularity of Olegario since 1921
Babies named Olegario per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1981, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Olegario's real moment was 1925.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 47 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 12 |
| 1950s | 21 |
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 65 |
| 1980s | 69 |
| 1990s | 83 |
| 2000s | 82 |
| 2010s | 12 |
| 2020s | 12 |
Meaning & origin
Olegario is a name of Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese origin, derived from the Late Latin Olearius, itself from the Greek Eleemon, meaning 'compassionate' or 'merciful'. The name is historically associated with Saint Olegarius, a 12th-century bishop of Barcelona. In the United States, Olegario first appeared in Social Security records in 1921, reaching its peak popularity in 1925. By 2025, it ranked 10,695th, with a frequency of 1 in 284,679 boys. The name has remained stable in usage, never achieving widespread popularity, and is most commonly found among families with Iberian heritage. No U.S. states report a significant concentration of Olegarios, reflecting its rarity across the country.
Olegario is the Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese form of the Late Latin name Olearius, which is derived from the Greek Eleemon, meaning 'compassionate' or 'merciful'. The name is linked to Saint Olegarius, a 12th-century bishop of Barcelona venerated in the Catholic Church. It has been used in Spanish-speaking countries and Italy since medieval times, though it remains relatively uncommon.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ole, Oli, Gario
Variants: Olearius, Olegario
Sibling names for Olegario
Names that share Olegario's style, for a brother or sister.
