Holding steady.
Popularity of Sipriano since 1918
Babies named Sipriano per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 6 |
| 1920s | 65 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 18 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 10 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 7 |
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Sipriano is a name with ancient roots that remains exceedingly rare in modern American usage. First appearing in U.S. birth records in 1918, it saw its peak popularity in 1923, but never cracked the top 1,000 names. Its trajectory has been remarkably stable, consistently used by fewer than five boys per year across recent decades. The name draws on the legacy of Saint Cyprian and offers a distinctive alternative to the more common Cipriano. Despite its obscurity, Sipriano carries the weight of history and a melodic Spanish pronunciation, making it a choice for families seeking a name with cultural depth and uniqueness.
Sipriano is a Spanish and Italian variant of Cyprian, which derives from the Latin Cyprianus, meaning 'from Cyprus'. The name was borne by several early Christian saints, most notably Saint Cyprian, a 3rd-century bishop of Carthage. In Spanish-speaking countries, Sipriano emerged as a vernacular form, though it has never been widely used.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sipo, Cipri
Sibling names for Sipriano
Names that share Sipriano's style, for a brother or sister.
