Eufemio
Of Greek origin, meaning "to speak well" or "well spoken".
Name Census estimates that about 38 living Americans carry the first name Eufemio. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Eufemio today is around 59 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Eufemio births was 1931 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Eufemio. 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 Eufemio. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
38
~ 1 in 9,019,851 Americans
Peak year
1931
7 babies that year
Average age
59
years old
1989 SSA rank
#8,298
Tracked since 1923
Census
Eufemio in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 572 people with the first name Eufemio, which placed it at #18,742 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#18,742
National first-name rank
People counted
572
572 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.2
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Hispanic or Latino
84.6% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Eufemio
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Eufemio is Hispanic at 84.6%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (12.8%) and White (1.6%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Eufemio described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Eufemio at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino84.6% · 484
- Asian and Pacific Islander12.8% · 73
- White1.6% · 9
- Black or African American0.5% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.5% · 3
Popularity
Eufemio: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Eufemio from the 1920s through to the 1980s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1950s, with 19 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1950s peak, Eufemio remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Eufemio 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 Eufemio during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Eufemios live
Origin
Meaning and history of Eufemio
The name Eufemio originates from the Greek language and culture, with its roots traced back to ancient times. It is derived from the Greek word "euphēmos," which means "auspicious" or "well-spoken." This name reflects the ancient Greek belief in the power of words and the importance of speaking positively and avoiding ill-omened utterances.
In the early Christian era, the name Eufemio gained popularity as it was borne by several saints and martyrs. One notable figure was Saint Eufemio of Calbria, who lived in the 6th century AD. He was a hermit known for his piety and miracles, and his feast day is celebrated on May 18th in the Catholic Church.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Eufemio can be found in medieval documents and records from various regions of Europe, particularly in Italy and Spain, where it was commonly used. During the Renaissance period, several notable individuals bore this name, including Eufemio Lancia (1456-1538), an Italian humanist and philosopher.
Throughout history, the name Eufemio has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions. Eufemio Zapata (1834-1917) was a Mexican general and revolutionary who fought alongside Emiliano Zapata during the Mexican Revolution. Eufemio Abarca (1909-1993) was a renowned Costa Rican writer and journalist, known for his contributions to the country's literary scene.
In the world of sports, Eufemio Zapico (1920-2004) was a Spanish footballer who played as a defender for various clubs, including Real Madrid and the Spanish national team. Eufemio Garay (1923-2008) was an Argentine boxer who competed in the lightweight division and won several championships throughout his career.
Another notable figure was Eufemio Zapata Salazar (1941-2020), a Peruvian politician and lawyer who served as the Prime Minister of Peru from 2005 to 2006. His tenure was marked by efforts to combat corruption and promote economic stability in the country.
While the name Eufemio has its roots in ancient Greek culture, it has transcended geographical boundaries and has been embraced by various cultures and societies throughout history. Its meaning and significance have evolved over time, reflecting the diverse narratives and experiences of those who have carried this name.
People
Eufemio + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Eufemio 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
Eufemio: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Eufemio?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 38 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Eufemio 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 9,019,851 US residents.
Is Eufemio a common name?
We classify Eufemio as "Very Rare". It ranks above 50.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 63 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Eufemio most popular?
The single biggest year for Eufemio was 1931, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Eufemio is about 59 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Eufemio in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 572 people with the name Eufemio, or 0.19 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #18,742 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Eufemio in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Eufemio?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Eufemio appears almost entirely male. Of the 573 people counted with this name, 99.1% were male and only a very small share were female. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Eufemio?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Eufemio is Hispanic at 84.6%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (12.8%) and White (1.6%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Eufemio most often in the Census?
Hispanic is the largest reported group for people named Eufemio in the 2020 Census, accounting for 84.6% (484 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Eufemio in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Eufemio a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Eufemio 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 Eufemio still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Eufemio 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 Eufemio 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.
How many people have Eufemio as a first name?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.