Baggio
A masculine name of Italian origin meaning "dweller at the estates".
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Baggio. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Baggio today is around 31 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Baggio births was 1995 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Baggio. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Baggio. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
1995
7 babies that year
Average age
31
years old
1995 SSA rank
#7,052
Tracked since 1994
Popularity
Baggio: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Baggio by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Baggio during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 12 | 0 | 12 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Baggio
The name Baggio is believed to have originated from the Italian language, with its roots traced back to the medieval period. It is thought to be a derivative of the Latin word "badius," which means "chestnut brown" or "reddish-brown," possibly referring to a person's hair color or complexion.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Baggio can be found in historical documents from the 12th century, where it appears as a surname in the region of Lombardy, Italy. During this time, surnames were often derived from personal characteristics, occupations, or geographical locations, suggesting that the name may have initially been used to describe someone with a reddish-brown appearance or hair color.
In the 14th century, the name Baggio gained prominence as a given name, particularly among Italian noble families. One notable figure from this period was Giovanni Baggio, a wealthy merchant and banker from Venice, who lived from 1320 to 1387. His influence and wealth contributed to the name's prestige and association with success and prosperity.
The name Baggio has also been associated with religious figures throughout history. In the 16th century, a Franciscan friar named Giacomo Baggio (1495-1558) gained recognition for his scholarly works and contributions to the Catholic Church. His writings on theology and philosophy were widely respected during the Renaissance period.
During the Renaissance, the name Baggio was also borne by several artists and intellectuals. One prominent example is Pietro Baggio (1534-1604), an Italian painter and architect who was renowned for his frescoes and architectural designs in various churches and palaces throughout Italy.
In more recent times, the name Baggio has gained international recognition through the success of Roberto Baggio (born 1967), an Italian professional football player and one of the most celebrated and iconic figures in the sport. His exceptional skills and achievements on the field have further popularized the name worldwide.
Other notable individuals with the first name Baggio include:
1. Baggio Husidic (born 1987), a Croatian-American soccer player.
2. Baggio Leyton (born 1990), a Chilean footballer.
3. Baggio Wallidan (born 1988), a Gambian footballer.
4. Baggio Ramirez (born 1994), a Costa Rican footballer.
5. Baggio Marriaga (born 1986), a Colombian footballer.
Overall, the name Baggio has a rich history rooted in Italian culture and has been associated with various prominent figures across different eras, from merchants and religious scholars to artists, intellectuals, and renowned athletes.
People
Baggio + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Baggio as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with B
Other first names starting with B with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Baggio: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Baggio?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Baggio going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 28,562,862 US residents.
Is Baggio a common name?
We classify Baggio as "Very Rare". It ranks above 32.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 12 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Baggio most popular?
The single biggest year for Baggio was 1995, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Baggio is about 31 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Baggio in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Baggio a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Baggio in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Baggio still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Baggio in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Baggio can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Baggio?
Want to know how many people share the name Baggio? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.