Holding steady.
Popularity of Onofrio since 1913
Babies named Onofrio per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 65 |
| 1920s | 109 |
| 1930s | 35 |
| 1940s | 15 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 11 |
| 1970s | 34 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Onofrio is a distinctly Italian name with deep roots in Christian tradition. First recorded in U.S. data in 1913, it saw its highest usage in the 1920s, peaking in 1922. The name has remained consistently rare, reflecting an estimated 1-in-N value too large to compute, and has not experienced any revival. It is closely tied to Italian-American communities, particularly those with southern Italian heritage. Today, Onofrio remains a unique choice, carrying a sense of history and cultural pride without widespread familiarity.
Onofrio is the Italian form of the Greek name Onouphrios, which itself derives from the Egyptian Coptic name ⲟⲛⲛⲟⲩⲫⲣⲓⲟⲩ (Onnouphriou). The name is traditionally associated with Saint Onuphrius, a fourth-century Egyptian hermit venerated in Eastern and Western Christianity. The meaning is thought to be 'God is gracious' or 'ever gracious,' reflecting the Greek elements 'theos' (God) and 'charis' (grace). In Italy, the name has been used since the Middle Ages, particularly in southern regions like Sicily and Calabria.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Noferi, Frio, Ono
Variants: Onofrio, Onuphrius, Onoufrios
Sibling names for Onofrio
Names that share Onofrio's style, for a brother or sister.
