Facundo
A masculine name of Spanish origin meaning "eloquent speaker".
Name Census estimates that about 166 living Americans carry the first name Facundo. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Facundo today is around 23 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Facundo births was 2005 (20 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Facundo. 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.
People living today
166
~ 1 in 2,064,785 Americans
Peak year
2005
20 babies that year
Average age
23
years old
2022 SSA rank
#11,297
Tracked since 1923
Popularity
Facundo: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Facundo from the 1920s through to the 2020s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 115 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Facundo 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 Facundo during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Facundos live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Florida, California, Texas recorded the most babies named Facundo, while Texas, California, Florida recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 9 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Facundo
The name Facundo has its origins in the Latin language and culture. It is derived from the Latin word "facundus", which means "eloquent" or "fluent in speech". The name emerged during the Roman era and was initially used to refer to individuals who possessed exceptional oratory skills.
In its earliest recorded instances, the name Facundo appeared in various Roman texts and records, often associated with prominent orators, poets, and scholars of the time. One notable example is Facundus, a Latin grammarian who lived in the 6th century AD and authored several works on grammar and rhetoric.
As the Roman Empire expanded, the name spread to various regions under its influence, including parts of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. Over time, it evolved into different variations, such as Facundo in Spanish and Facund in Romanian.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Facundo. One of the earliest recorded figures was Facundus Hermianensis (born around 540 AD), a Christian author and theologian from Hermiane, a region in modern-day Spain. He is known for his defense of the Three Chapters controversy and his writings on theological matters.
Another prominent figure was Facundo Quiroga (1788-1835), an Argentine military leader and caudillo (regional leader) who played a significant role in the civil wars that followed Argentina's independence from Spain. He was a influential figure in the early years of the Argentine Republic.
In the literary realm, Facundo Cabral (1937-1980) was a renowned Argentine singer-songwriter and poet. His works blended elements of folk music and social commentary, earning him widespread recognition and popularity throughout Latin America.
Facundo Roncaglia (1920-2009) was an Italian philologist and linguist renowned for his contributions to the study of Romance languages and their evolution. He was a professor at the University of Rome and authored numerous publications on linguistics and philology.
Facundo Arrizabalaga (born 1976) is a Spanish professional tennis coach and former player. He has worked with several top-ranked players, including Novak Djokovic and Grigor Dimitrov, and is known for his expertise in coaching and player development.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have carried the name Facundo, showcasing its enduring presence across various cultures, professions, and time periods.
People
Facundo + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Facundo as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with F
Other first names starting with F with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Facundo: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Facundo?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 166 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Facundo 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 2,064,785 US residents.
Is Facundo a common name?
We classify Facundo as "Very Rare". It ranks above 71.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 190 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Facundo most popular?
The single biggest year for Facundo was 2005, when 20 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Facundo is about 23 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Facundo a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Facundo 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.
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.