Find out how popular the first name Elpidio has been for the last 45 years (from 1975 to 2019) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Elpidio by gender

Based on the last 45 years of data, Elpidio is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2019, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Elpidio.

The history of the first name Elpidio

The name Elpidio originates from the Greek language and culture. It is derived from the Greek word "elpis," which means "hope." The name first appeared in ancient Greece during the classical period, around the 5th century BC.

In Greek mythology, Elpis was the personification of hope, one of the last spirits that remained in Pandora's Box after all the evils and miseries had escaped. The name was likely given to children as a symbol of hope and optimism.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Elpidio can be found in ancient Greek texts and inscriptions from the 4th century BC. There are references to individuals bearing the name in various historical documents and literary works from that era.

Throughout history, several notable figures have been named Elpidio. One example is Elpidio Quirino, a Filipino lawyer and politician who served as the second President of the Philippines from 1948 to 1953. He was born in 1890 and died in 1956.

Another famous Elpidio was Elpidio Valdés, a Cuban painter and sculptor known for his works depicting Afro-Cuban themes. He was born in 1923 and passed away in 1989.

In the field of literature, Elpidio Estala y Buneres was a Spanish writer, poet, and translator who lived in the 18th century. He was born in 1742 and died in 1819.

Elpidio Larios Herrejon was a Mexican revolutionary and military leader who fought in the Mexican Revolution in the early 20th century. He was born in 1875 and died in 1912.

Elpidio González Martínez was a Mexican painter and muralist active in the first half of the 20th century. He was born in 1912 and passed away in 1965.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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