Holding steady.
Popularity of Segundo since 1937
Babies named Segundo per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 11 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 10 |
| 1960s | 12 |
| 1970s | 37 |
| 1980s | 17 |
| 1990s | 21 |
| 2000s | 35 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Segundo is a Spanish numerical name meaning 'second,' traditionally used for the second-born son. First recorded in U.S. data in 1937, it reached its peak year of usage in 2002, though it has never ranked in the top 1000. The name's trajectory has been stable, with a small but consistent presence in Spanish-speaking families. While not associated with any particular state, Segundo carries a distinctive cultural heritage, reflecting a naming tradition that emphasizes birth order.
Segundo is a Spanish word meaning 'second,' traditionally used as a given name for the second-born son, paralleling English names like 'Second' or Latin 'Secundus.' It has been used in Spanish-speaking communities, especially in rural areas, as a numerical name following the custom of naming children after birth order.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Gundo, Seg
Variants: Secundus (Latin), Secondo (Italian)
Sibling names for Segundo
Names that share Segundo's style, for a brother or sister.
