Holding steady.
Popularity of Spiro since 1913
Babies named Spiro per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1970, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Spiro's real moment was 1927.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 50 |
| 1920s | 152 |
| 1930s | 66 |
| 1940s | 38 |
| 1950s | 70 |
| 1960s | 130 |
| 1970s | 182 |
| 1980s | 102 |
| 1990s | 62 |
| 2000s | 75 |
| 2010s | 61 |
| 2020s | 23 |
Meaning & origin
Spiro is a Greek masculine name that arose as a short form of Spyridon, itself derived from 'spyris' meaning 'reed basket.' It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1913 and reached its peak in 1927, when it was given to a small number of baby boys. Although the name has never entered the top 1000 ranks, it maintained a steady presence through the mid-20th century, especially among Greek-American families. In recent decades, Spiro has become rarer, but it remains a recognizable and culturally significant choice, largely due to its association with Spyridon, the patron saint of Corfu. No top states were recorded for Spiro, reflecting its dispersed use. The name's trajectory is stable, meaning its usage has not seen dramatic ups or downs in recent years.
Spiro is a variant of Spyro, a diminutive of Spyridon, a Greek name derived from 'spyris' (basket). The name Spyridon was borne by a 4th-century Cypriot bishop and saint, Saint Spyridon, who is venerated in the Eastern Orthodox Church. In more recent centuries, Spiro has been used as a given name in its own right, especially among Greek diaspora communities.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Spyro, Spyridon
Sibling names for Spiro
Names that share Spiro's style, for a brother or sister.
