Spiridon
A boy's name of Greek origin with 15 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
At 8 letters and three syllables, Spiridon is a longer name that carries presence on a page and formality in full, while likely inviting a natural nickname in daily life. It has been used as a boy's name in the U.S. since 1976, with 15 total recorded births.
Spiridon is not in the current top 1,000, which means your child is unlikely to share the name with a classmate — a plus for parents who value distinctiveness.
Spiridon is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Spiridon is a Greek masculine name meaning spirit or breath—from the Greek spyridon, connected to speira (coil, breath). Saint Spyridon of Trimythous was a 4th-century Cypriot bishop who attended the Council of Nicaea and remains one of the most venerated saints in Greek Orthodox tradition. His feast day (December 12) is especially celebrated in Corfu.
Spiridon is primarily found in Greek Orthodox communities, particularly in Greece and Cyprus. It's an ancient name with deep religious history—one of the rare saints' names that has remained specifically regional rather than becoming widely international. Rare in any context outside Greek Orthodoxy.
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The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Spiridon's final sounds are solid, balanced — a versatile ending found across many naming traditions. In English-language naming, masculine names frequently end on harder consonants or closed syllables, creating a sense of decisiveness and strength. Spiridon follows that masculine pattern.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Spiridon's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Spiridon has 3+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1976.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 10 | #7150 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 5 | #6379 | — |
The Story of Spiridon
A Gen X name
Peaking in 1976, Spiridon is a Gen X staple. Boys named Spiridon are most likely born between 1976 and 1981.
How rare is Spiridon?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Spiridon is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1976, peaked in the 1980s with 10 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(3 years, 1976–1981)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 5 | #7138 |
| 1980 | 5 | #7162 |
| 1976 | 5 | #6379 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1976–1981