Holding steady.
Popularity of Placido since 1907
Babies named Placido per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1923, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Placido's real moment was 1907.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 100 |
| 1920s | 177 |
| 1930s | 120 |
| 1940s | 130 |
| 1950s | 90 |
| 1960s | 83 |
| 1970s | 108 |
| 1980s | 77 |
| 1990s | 105 |
| 2000s | 86 |
| 2010s | 25 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Placido has never been a common name in the United States. According to Social Security data, it first appeared in 1907 and has remained exceedingly rare ever since, with no ranked years among the top 1000. Its peak year was also 1907, likely due to a single birth. The name has no recorded top states and shows a stable trajectory over more than a century of data. While Placido is more familiar in Italian and Spanish-speaking cultures, it has never gained traction in the U.S., where parents have consistently favored more popular choices. Its meaning of 'calm' and 'peaceful' carries a serene quality that may appeal to those seeking a distinctive name with deep historical roots.
Derived from the Latin name Placidus, from the adjective placidus meaning 'calm, gentle, quiet'. The name was borne by several early Christian saints, including a 6th-century martyr who was a disciple of Saint Benedict. It has been used in Italy and Spain since the Middle Ages, though it has never been common in the English-speaking world.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Placi, Cido
Variants: Plácido
Sibling names for Placido
Names that share Placido's style, for a brother or sister.
