Holding steady.
Popularity of Perfecto since 1906
Babies named Perfecto per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1964, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Perfecto's real moment was 1906.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 33 |
| 1920s | 128 |
| 1930s | 106 |
| 1940s | 124 |
| 1950s | 107 |
| 1960s | 93 |
| 1970s | 92 |
| 1980s | 74 |
| 1990s | 51 |
| 2000s | 58 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Perfecto is a Spanish name directly meaning 'perfect', derived from Latin 'perfectus'. It was first recorded in the U.S. in 1906, which also happens to be its peak year of usage. Despite its meaningful and positive connotation, Perfecto has remained extremely rare, never entering the top 1,000 and showing a stable trajectory over the decades. It is most commonly found in communities with Spanish heritage, though its usage is infrequent even there. For parents seeking a name that explicitly expresses perfection, Perfecto offers a direct and cultural option, though it remains an uncommon choice compared to more popular Spanish names.
Perfecto is the Spanish word meaning 'perfect', derived from Latin 'perfectus' ('completed, finished'). It has been used as a given name in Spanish-speaking cultures, often in religious contexts referencing divine perfection.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Perf, Per
Variants: Perfect
Sibling names for Perfecto
Names that share Perfecto's style, for a brother or sister.
