Spartaco
A boy's name of Latin origin with 7 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Only 7 babies have been named Spartaco in recorded U.S. history. That level of rarity means your child would almost certainly be the only one in their school, their workplace, and most rooms they walk into — a genuinely one-of-a-kind choice.
Spartaco is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Spartaco is a boy's baby name of Latin origin, the Italian form of Spartacus — the name of the gladiator who led the most famous slave revolt against the Roman Republic in 73-71 BC. The name has become synonymous with the struggle for freedom, resistance to oppression, and remarkable physical courage. Stanley Kubrick's 1960 epic film cemented Spartacus as a name of cinematic heroism.
Rare in the U.S., Spartaco is found in Italian-American families who want a name that carries the full weight of classical resistance and legendary bravery — a name that has meant freedom for over two millennia.
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Spartaco first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1919. Its appearance in the 1910s coincides with waves of immigration, cultural exchange, and the early decades of American popular culture — all of which introduced and popularized new names.
Its Latin classification suggests a path from latin linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Spartaco has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1919.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 7 | — |
The Story of Spartaco
A Greatest Generation name
Peaking in 1919, Spartaco is a name steeped in history. Boys named Spartaco are most likely born between 1919 and 1919.
How rare is Spartaco?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Spartaco is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1919, peaked in the 1910s with 7 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(1 years, 1919–1919)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1919 | 7 | #3696 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1919–1919