How Many People Are Named Higinio?

Complete statistics for the name Higinio: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Higinio
Very Rare
Spanish

Higinio is a rare Spanish name, with only 444 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 743,303 Americans. The majority of people named Higinio are over 60, reflecting its older-generation skew.

~152
Living in US
1 in 2,180,587
Americans
1956
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Spanish for 'saint'
🌐
Origin
Spanish
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Ruby
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Dignified Resolute
8
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

50,052
Worldwide Bearers
#18,473
Global Rank
🇲🇽 Mexico
20,076
🇦🇷 Argentina
4,369
🇵🇾 Paraguay
4,158
🇬🇹 Guatemala
3,801
🇪🇸 Spain
3,422
🇵🇪 Peru
2,488
🇺🇸 United States
2,339
🇨🇴 Colombia
1,968
🇻🇪 Venezuela
1,108
🇭🇳 Honduras
912

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
444 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 63
75
Would be under 30 (11%)
246
Would be 30–60 (36%)
369
Would be over 60 (53%)

All 690 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1956

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
84
Classic Feel
65
Modern Appeal
35
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Higinio Through the Generations

Higinio has been a stable presence in the United States since the mid-20th century, peaking in popularity in 1956 with 17 births. Today, the name is predominantly held by individuals aged 63 on average, with a significant portion over 60 years old. This trend suggests that Higinio remains a name closely tied to older generations, though it maintains a steady presence among those born in the latter half of the 20th century.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 186
California 5
New York 5

✨ Similar Names to Higinio

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Higinio's Spanish roots

📄 About the Name Higinio

How Many People Have the Name Higinio?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 152 people in the United States currently share the name Higinio. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,180,587 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Higinio a Common or Rare Name?

Higinio is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Higinio Mean?

Higinio means "Spanish for 'saint'" and comes from Spanish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Higinio in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Higinio Most Popular?

The name Higinio reached peak popularity in 1956, with 17 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Higinio?

Approximately 152 people named Higinio live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 152. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,180,587 Americans.

Is Higinio a rare name?

Higinio is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,180,587 Americans has this name.

What does the name Higinio mean?

Higinio means "Spanish for 'saint'" and comes from Spanish origins.

Is Higinio more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Higinio are male and 0% are female.

When was Higinio most popular?

Higinio peaked in 1956 with 17 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US152
All-Time Births152
1 in X1 in 2,180,587
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age63
Peak Year1956
World Rank#18,473
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.