boys' name · peaked 1978

Oracio

Every Oracio since 1930 — 423 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 1978Boys
Rank 2025
among boys
Babies in 2025
<5
named Oracio
Peak year
1978
22 babies
All-time total
423
since 1930

The story of Oracio

Oracio 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 1930, 423 American babies have been named Oracio. Its peak came in 1978, when 22 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.

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 Oracio stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Oracio 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 6 #11,780
2012 7 #10,471
2011 6 #11,881
2010 6 #11,802
2009
2008
2007 11 #7,455
2006 10 #7,851
2005 8 #8,888
2004 11 #6,857
2003 14 #5,473
2002 10 #6,913
2001 8 #8,108
2000 14 #5,246
1995 7 #7,574
1990 12 #4,597
1985 12 #3,747
1980 22 #2,343
1975 5 #6,054
1970
1965
1960
1955
1950
1945
1940
1935
1930 5 #4,402
1925
1920
1915
1910
1905
1900
1895
1890
1885
1880

Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Oracio in 2025?

Oracio 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 Oracio?

423 babies have been named Oracio in the United States since 1930, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Oracio most popular?

Oracio peaked in 1978, when 22 newborns received the name.

Is Oracio a boy or girl name?

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

Is the name Oracio rising or falling?

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

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