boys' name · peaked 1956

Higinio

Every Higinio since 1914 — 690 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
00.010.010.0218801900192019401960198020002020Peak 1931Boys
Rank 2025
among boys
Babies in 2025
<5
named Higinio
Peak year
1956
17 babies
All-time total
690
since 1914

The story of Higinio

Higinio is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1914, 690 American babies have been named Higinio. Its peak came in 1956, when 17 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1950s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Higinio stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Higinio year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Boys Boys rank
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013 5 #12,840
2012
2011
2010
2009 6 #11,506
2008 5 #13,260
2007 5 #13,055
2006 8 #9,021
2005 5 #12,092
2004 6 #10,450
2003
2002 6 #9,833
2001 7 #8,637
2000 6 #9,535
1995 7 #7,293
1990 5 #8,627
1985 13 #3,485
1980 8 #4,670
1975 6 #5,052
1970 8 #3,638
1965 11 #2,533
1960 7 #3,480
1955
1950 7 #3,165
1945 15 #1,816
1940 7 #2,992
1935 5 #3,898
1930 10 #2,679
1925 6 #3,938
1920 7 #3,633
1915
1910
1905
1900
1895
1890
1885
1880

Famous people named Higinio

  1. Higinio Morínigo Politician · 1897–1983
  2. Higinio Uriarte Politician · 1843–1909

Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Higinio in 2025?

Higinio did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Higinio?

690 babies have been named Higinio in the United States since 1914, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Higinio most popular?

Higinio peaked in 1956, when 17 newborns received the name.

Is Higinio a boy or girl name?

Higinio is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Higinio rising or falling?

Higinio is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Higinio?

Well-known people named Higinio include Higinio Morínigo (politician), Higinio Uriarte (politician).

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