Find out how popular the first name Isauro has been for the last 44 years (from 1976 to 2019) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Isauro by gender

Based on the last 44 years of data, Isauro 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 Isauro.

The history of the first name Isauro

The name Isauro is of Greek origin, derived from the word "isauros" meaning "lizard" or "green lizard". It likely originated in ancient Greece during the classical period, around the 5th century BC.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Isauro can be found in the writings of the ancient Greek historian Herodotus, who lived from around 484 BC to 425 BC. He mentioned a place called Isauria, located in modern-day Turkey, which may have been named after a person or group with the name Isauro.

In the early Christian era, there was a saint named Isauro who lived in the 3rd or 4th century AD. He was a martyr who was persecuted and killed for his Christian beliefs, but not much is known about his life beyond this.

An early bearer of the name Isauro was a Byzantine scholar and mathematician who lived in the 9th century AD. He wrote several works on mathematics and astronomy, contributing to the preservation of ancient Greek knowledge during the Byzantine period.

In the 13th century, there was a notable figure named Isauro de Castro, a Spanish nobleman and military leader who played a role in the Reconquista, the Christian reconquest of the Iberian Peninsula from the Moors.

Another historical figure with the name Isauro was Isauro Artigas, a Uruguayan politician and military leader who lived from 1835 to 1900. He fought in the Uruguayan Civil War and later served as the President of Uruguay from 1897 to 1899.

While the name Isauro has its roots in ancient Greek culture, it has been used across various regions and time periods, often associated with figures of historical significance or those who made contributions to fields such as scholarship, religion, and military leadership.

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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