Epolito
A masculine name of Greek origin meaning "fortunate, blessed with good luck".
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Epolito. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Epolito today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Epolito births was 1925 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Epolito. 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 Epolito. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1925
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1925 SSA rank
#4,410
Tracked since 1925
Popularity
Epolito: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Epolito 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 Epolito during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Epolito
The name Epolito has its origins in the Greek language, tracing back to ancient times. It is derived from the Greek word "epoleios," which means "helpful" or "beneficial." The name's earliest known use can be traced back to the 5th century BC, when it was mentioned in ancient Greek texts and historical records.
In the 3rd century BC, a notable figure named Epolito of Chios was a renowned Greek mathematician and astronomer. He is credited with developing the theory of epicycles, which helped explain the retrograde motion of planets in the night sky.
During the Byzantine era, Epolito was a relatively common name among the Greek-speaking population. One notable bearer of the name was Saint Epolito of Chalcedon, a Christian martyr who lived in the 4th century AD. He was revered for his unwavering faith and courage in the face of persecution.
In the 6th century AD, the name Epolito appeared in the writings of the Byzantine historian Procopius of Caesarea. He mentioned an influential figure named Epolito, who served as a high-ranking official in the court of Emperor Justinian I.
Epolito Fieschi, born in 1130 in Genoa, Italy, was a notable figure in the 12th century. He was a member of the powerful Fieschi family and served as the Count of Lavagna. He played a significant role in the political and military affairs of the Republic of Genoa during his time.
In the 15th century, an Italian scholar and humanist named Epolito Strozzi made significant contributions to the study of classical literature and philosophy. Born in 1428 in Florence, he was renowned for his expertise in Greek and Latin texts, as well as his poetic works.
Fast forward to the 19th century, Epolito Gonzalez y Videla, born in 1808 in Santiago, Chile, was a prominent political figure and statesman. He served as the President of Chile from 1858 to 1861 and played a crucial role in the country's political and social development during that period.
While the name Epolito has its roots in ancient Greek culture, it has been adopted and used across various regions and time periods, with notable individuals bearing this name throughout history. Despite its relatively uncommon usage in modern times, the name Epolito carries a rich historical legacy and a connection to the concepts of helpfulness and beneficence.
People
Epolito + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Epolito as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Epolito: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Epolito?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Epolito 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 - US residents.
Is Epolito a common name?
We classify Epolito as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Epolito most popular?
The single biggest year for Epolito was 1925, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Epolito is about 0 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 Epolito in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Epolito a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Epolito 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 Epolito still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Epolito 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 Epolito 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 have Epolito as a first name?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.