Agapito
A boy's name of Greek origin with 1,508 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
a male given name
Agapito is a boy's baby name of Greek origin, derived from the Greek agapetos meaning 'beloved' or dearly loved, from agape — the highest form of love in Greek philosophy and Christian theology.
Agapito is particularly common in Spanish-speaking communities, where it has been used since the medieval period through Saint Agapitus, a 3rd-century Christian martyr. It carries a warmth that is written directly into its meaning.
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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Agapito is rooted in the Greek tradition, but its presence in American naming since 1912 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.
Agapito’s 1,508 recorded births suggest it has found a niche — possibly within a specific cultural community, region, or naming subculture within the broader American landscape.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Agapito has 93+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1912.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 11 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 30 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 75 | ▼ |
| 1980s | 105 | ▼ |
| 1970s | 197 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 186 | — |
| 1950s | 205 | ▲ |
| 1940s | 192 | ▲ |
| 1930s | 162 | ▼ |
| 1920s | 248 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 97 | — |
The Story of Agapito
A Greatest Generation name
Peaking in 1924, Agapito is a name steeped in history. Boys named Agapito are most likely born between 1914 and 1934.
How rare is Agapito?
With 1,508 total births on record, Agapito remains a rare and distinctive pick.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1912, peaked in the 1920s with 248 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Agapito by the numbers
- Would fill 31 school buses
- Meeting one Agapito per day would take 4.1 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(93 years, 1912–2016)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 5 | #12238 |
| 2010 | 6 | #10796 |
| 2008 | 5 | #12592 |
| 2007 | 8 | #8941 |
| 2001 | 6 | #9262 |
| 2000 | 11 | #5928 |
| 1999 | 7 | #7893 |
| 1998 | 9 | #6325 |
| 1997 | 6 | #8137 |
| 1996 | 5 | #9037 |
| 1995 | 9 | #5933 |
| 1994 | 6 | #7786 |
| 1993 | 7 | #6827 |
| 1992 | 6 | #7442 |
| 1991 | 14 | #4011 |
| 1990 | 6 | #7193 |
| 1989 | 9 | #5171 |
| 1988 | 14 | #3526 |
| 1986 | 10 | #4136 |
| 1985 | 8 | #4701 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1912–2016