Refugio
Every Refugio since 1885 — 4,847 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Refugio
Refugio is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,769 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1885, 4,847 American babies have been named Refugio — about 82% boys and 18% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1927, when 106 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
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 Refugio stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Refugio year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 9 | #8,769 |
| 2024 | — | — | 12 | #7,174 |
| 2023 | — | — | 6 | #11,943 |
| 2022 | — | — | 6 | #12,004 |
| 2021 | — | — | 7 | #10,546 |
| 2020 | — | — | 7 | #10,362 |
| 2019 | — | — | 13 | #6,698 |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | 9 | #8,674 |
| 2016 | — | — | 8 | #9,486 |
| 2015 | — | — | 6 | #11,784 |
| 2014 | — | — | 8 | #9,431 |
| 2013 | — | — | 15 | #5,859 |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | 12 | #6,914 |
| 2010 | — | — | 10 | #8,004 |
| 2009 | — | — | 12 | #7,143 |
| 2008 | — | — | 11 | #7,593 |
| 2007 | — | — | 22 | #4,468 |
| 2006 | — | — | 26 | #3,865 |
| 2005 | — | — | 24 | #3,917 |
| 2004 | — | — | 12 | #6,434 |
| 2003 | — | — | 21 | #4,078 |
| 2002 | — | — | 27 | #3,326 |
| 2001 | — | — | 29 | #3,124 |
| 2000 | — | — | 23 | #3,615 |
| 1995 | — | — | 23 | #3,079 |
| 1990 | — | — | 32 | #2,247 |
| 1985 | — | — | 43 | #1,540 |
| 1980 | — | — | 45 | #1,427 |
| 1975 | 10 | #5,860 | 55 | #1,143 |
| 1970 | — | — | 34 | #1,456 |
| 1965 | — | — | 36 | #1,290 |
| 1960 | — | — | 42 | #1,225 |
| 1955 | 7 | #5,094 | 38 | #1,236 |
| 1950 | 8 | #4,236 | 41 | #1,119 |
| 1945 | 6 | #4,436 | 51 | #894 |
| 1940 | 7 | #3,783 | 38 | #1,061 |
| 1935 | 6 | #4,120 | 33 | #1,159 |
| 1930 | 23 | #1,696 | 53 | #925 |
| 1925 | 25 | #1,737 | 57 | #897 |
| 1920 | 39 | #1,244 | 46 | #1,031 |
| 1915 | 18 | #1,873 | 25 | #1,363 |
| 1910 | 9 | #1,742 | 9 | #1,179 |
| 1905 | 6 | #1,885 | — | — |
| 1900 | 6 | #1,888 | 5 | #1,463 |
| 1895 | 7 | #1,405 | — | — |
| 1890 | 5 | #1,498 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | 5 | #1,067 |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Refugio in 2025?
Refugio ranked #8,769 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Refugio?
4,847 babies have been named Refugio in the United States since 1885, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Refugio most popular?
Refugio peaked in 1927, when 106 newborns received the name.
Is Refugio a boy or girl name?
Refugio is used for both: about 18% of babies named Refugio have been girls and 82% boys.
Is the name Refugio rising or falling?
Refugio has been roughly stable over the past decade.