Elpidio: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

Rank 2025

#12,576

among boys

Babies in 2025

named Elpidio

How common

1 in 341,615

boys born in 2025

Peak year

1994

20 babies

All-time total

783

#5,979 all-time among boys

First recorded

1914

in Social Security records

Elpidio popularity over time

783 babies have been named Elpidio since 1914, according to official Social Security records. Switch measure to see births per year or the yearly rank.

Measure

Births per 1,000 babies of that sex, comparable across eras

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Boys	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–
1900s	–	–	–	–
1910s	5	1	–	#3,397
1920s	56	6	+1020%	#2,702
1930s	88	9	+57%	#1,858
1940s	65	7	-26%	#2,064
1950s	98	10	+51%	#1,963
1960s	80	8	-18%	#2,353
1970s	96	10	+20%	#2,950
1980s	95	10	-1%	#3,478
1990s	115	12	+21%	#3,363
2000s	64	6	-44%	#6,767
2010s	16	2	-75%	#11,247
2020s (to 2025)	5	1	-48%	#12,576

The story of Elpidio

Elpidio is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #12,576 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.

Since 1914, 783 American babies have been named Elpidio. Its peak came in 1994, when 20 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 1990s.

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

How old are people named Elpidio?

The median living Elpidio is about 45 years old; half are between 31 and 63. An estimated 600 people named Elpidio are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Elpidio year by year

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

Year	Boys	Boys rank
2025	5	#12,576
2024	–	–
2023	–	–
2022	–	–
2021	–	–
2020	–	–
2019	5	#12,712
2018	–	–
2017	–	–
2016	–	–
2015	–	–
2014	–	–
2013	–	–
2012	5	#12,834
2011	6	#11,247
2010	–	–
2009	8	#9,234
2008	6	#11,489
2007	9	#8,390
2006	–	–
2005	11	#6,767
2004	8	#8,363
2003	–	–
2002	5	#11,212
2001	8	#7,757
2000	9	#7,003
1995	15	#4,116
1990	9	#5,508
1985	5	#6,854
1980	8	#4,625
1975	13	#2,950
1970	10	#3,134
1965	11	#2,519
1960	13	#2,353
1955	6	#3,623
1950	15	#1,963
1945	7	#2,823
1940	9	#2,535
1935	15	#1,858
1930	11	#2,494
1925	10	#2,812
1920	5	#4,500
1915	–	–
1910	–	–
1905	–	–
1900	–	–
1895	–	–
1890	–	–
1885	–	–
1880	–	–

Famous people named Elpidio

The most globally famous bearers of the name, ranked by fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

1 Elpidio Quirino President of the Philippines from 1948 to 1953 1890–1956 · 19th century

Portraits from Wikipedia (Wikimedia Commons).

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Elpidio, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Elpidio?

The median living Elpidio is about 45 years old. Half of all living Elpidios are between 31 and 63 years old.

How many people named Elpidio are alive today?

An estimated 600 people named Elpidio are alive in the United States, based on 783 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

How popular is the name Elpidio in 2025?

Elpidio ranked #12,576 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Elpidio?

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

When was the name Elpidio most popular?

Elpidio peaked in 1994, when 20 newborns received the name.

Is Elpidio a boy or girl name?

Elpidio is overwhelmingly a boy's name: 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Elpidio rising or falling?

Elpidio is on the rise, noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Elpidio?

Well-known people named Elpidio include Elpidio Quirino (politician).

Names like Elpidio

Names that sound and feel close to Elpidio: shared sounds, similar era, similar popularity. Each links to its full history.

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