Find out how popular the first name Acacius has been for the last 1 years (from 2015 to 2015) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Acacius by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Acacius is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2015, there were 6 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Acacius.

The history of the first name Acacius

The name Acacius has its origins in Greek culture, deriving from the word "akakia" which means "harmlessness" or "simplicity". It is believed to have first emerged as a given name during the Hellenistic period, which spanned from the 4th to the 1st century BC.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Acacius can be found in the writings of the ancient Greek historian Plutarch, who mentioned an individual by that name in his work "Parallel Lives". This work, written in the late 1st century AD, suggests that the name was in use during the early Roman Empire.

In the 3rd century AD, there was a notable figure named Acacius who served as the Bishop of Caesarea in Palestine. He is remembered for his involvement in various theological disputes and councils of the early Christian church.

Another prominent historical figure with the name Acacius was a Byzantine statesman and diplomat who lived in the 5th century AD. He served as the Patriarch of Constantinople from 472 to 489 and played a significant role in the religious and political affairs of the Byzantine Empire.

During the Middle Ages, the name Acacius saw limited usage but resurfaced in the Renaissance period. One notable bearer of the name was Acacius Caesius, an Italian physician and scholar who lived in the 16th century (c. 1510-1572). He made contributions to the fields of medicine and natural history.

In the 17th century, Acacius Richtsteig (1596-1673) was a German Lutheran theologian and philosopher who gained recognition for his work on metaphysics and ethics.

Acacius Siranowitz (c. 1640-1704) was a Polish mathematician and astronomer who made important observations and calculations related to celestial bodies and their movements.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Acacius, which has its roots in Greek language and culture, and has been used across various regions and time periods.

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