Holding steady.
Popularity of Sagrario since 1969
Babies named Sagrario per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 42 |
| 1980s | 16 |
| 1990s | 49 |
| 2000s | 25 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Sagrario is a Spanish feminine name with strong Catholic devotional roots. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1969, with its peak year in 1973, reflecting a period when Spanish cultural names saw modest usage. Since then, its trajectory has remained stable but rare, with no recorded instances in recent years. The name is closely tied to the Marian title Nuestra Señora del Sagrario, making it a specific and meaningful choice for families with Spanish-speaking or Catholic heritage. It has never cracked the top thousand names, and while it remains uncommon, it carries a distinct religious and cultural identity.
Derived from Spanish 'sagrario', meaning 'tabernacle', from Latin 'sacrarium' (a sacred place or shrine). The name is a reference to the receptacle on church altars that holds the consecrated host. It became used as a personal name in Spanish-speaking Catholic communities, often with reference to the Virgin Mary under the title 'Nuestra Señora del Sagrario' (Our Lady of the Tabernacle).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sagra, Sari, Gogo
Sibling names for Sagrario
Names that share Sagrario's style, for a brother or sister.
