Sixto
Every Sixto since 1915 — 1,761 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sixto
Sixto is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,126 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1915, 1,761 American babies have been named Sixto. Its peak came in 1994, when 37 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 Sixto stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sixto year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | #7,126 |
| 2024 | 16 | #5,862 |
| 2023 | 5 | #13,893 |
| 2022 | 9 | #8,884 |
| 2021 | 15 | #5,992 |
| 2020 | 16 | #5,659 |
| 2019 | 6 | #11,934 |
| 2018 | 11 | #7,546 |
| 2017 | 10 | #8,057 |
| 2016 | 17 | #5,524 |
| 2015 | 13 | #6,625 |
| 2014 | 14 | #6,262 |
| 2013 | 17 | #5,360 |
| 2012 | 14 | #6,259 |
| 2011 | 21 | #4,634 |
| 2010 | 18 | #5,216 |
| 2009 | 13 | #6,755 |
| 2008 | 18 | #5,222 |
| 2007 | 20 | #4,774 |
| 2006 | 30 | #3,515 |
| 2005 | 21 | #4,308 |
| 2004 | 15 | #5,452 |
| 2003 | 20 | #4,256 |
| 2002 | 21 | #4,023 |
| 2001 | 30 | #3,051 |
| 2000 | 24 | #3,518 |
| 1995 | 16 | #4,021 |
| 1990 | 18 | #3,440 |
| 1985 | 19 | #2,697 |
| 1980 | 18 | #2,712 |
| 1975 | 28 | #1,777 |
| 1970 | 27 | #1,692 |
| 1965 | 26 | #1,551 |
| 1960 | 19 | #1,906 |
| 1955 | 18 | #1,899 |
| 1950 | 17 | #1,872 |
| 1945 | 12 | #2,117 |
| 1940 | 7 | #3,098 |
| 1935 | 6 | #3,597 |
| 1930 | 10 | #2,764 |
| 1925 | 6 | #4,133 |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | 5 | #4,316 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Sixto
- Sixto Rodriguez Musician · b. 1942
- Sixto Durán Ballén Architect · 1921–2016
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Sixto in 2025?
Sixto ranked #7,126 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Sixto?
1,761 babies have been named Sixto in the United States since 1915, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sixto most popular?
Sixto peaked in 1994, when 37 newborns received the name.
Is Sixto a boy or girl name?
Sixto is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Sixto rising or falling?
Sixto is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Sixto?
Well-known people named Sixto include Sixto Rodriguez (musician), Sixto Durán Ballén (architect).