Locadio
A Latin-derived name meaning "from Loca", likely referring to a place.
Name Census estimates that about 1 living Americans carry the first name Locadio. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Locadio today is around 99 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Locadio births was 1922 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Locadio. 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
- • The typical person named Locadio is about 99 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Locadios were born before 1937.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Locadio. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
1
~ 1 in 342,754,338 Americans
Peak year
1922
6 babies that year
Average age
99
years old
1934 SSA rank
#3,986
Tracked since 1922
Popularity
Locadio: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Locadio from the 1920s through to the 1930s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 6 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Locadio 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 Locadio during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Locadios live
Origin
Meaning and history of Locadio
The name Locadio is believed to have its origins in ancient Sanskrit, one of the oldest known languages spoken on the Indian subcontinent. The name is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "loka," which means "world" or "universe," and the suffix "-dio," which may have been used to indicate a connection or relationship to something.
In ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, such as the Vedas and the Upanishads, there are references to the concept of "lokas," which are different planes of existence or realms within the cosmic hierarchy. It is possible that the name Locadio was originally given to individuals who were believed to have a deep understanding or connection to these cosmic realms or the wider universe.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Locadio can be traced back to the 5th century CE, when a scholar and philosopher from the Indian subcontinent named Locadio Brahmaputra wrote extensively on topics related to metaphysics, cosmology, and the nature of consciousness. His works, though now largely fragmented, were influential in shaping the philosophical and spiritual traditions of the region.
In the 9th century, there was a renowned Buddhist monk and scholar named Locadio Sukhavati, who was known for his teachings on the concept of the "Pure Land" in Buddhist philosophy. His writings and discourses played a significant role in the development of the Pure Land tradition within Buddhism.
During the 12th century, a notable figure named Locadio Nanavatara emerged in the region of modern-day Sri Lanka. He was a revered spiritual leader and a skilled practitioner of various forms of meditation and yoga. His teachings on the path to enlightenment and the nature of consciousness were widely followed and studied.
In the 16th century, there was a Persian poet and mystic named Locadio Rumi, who was born in what is now Afghanistan. His poetic works, which often explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human experience, have had a lasting impact on Persian literature and Sufism.
Another notable figure with the name Locadio was an Italian Renaissance philosopher and humanist named Locadio Ficino, who lived in the 15th century. He was known for his work in reviving and translating the writings of ancient Greek philosophers, particularly those of Plato, and his contributions to the development of Renaissance humanism and Neoplatonism.
While the name Locadio has its roots in ancient Sanskrit and Eastern philosophical traditions, it has also been adopted and used in various cultures and societies throughout history, though its usage has been relatively rare compared to more common names. The name carries a sense of connection to the cosmic, the spiritual, and the contemplation of the universe and the nature of existence.
People
Locadio + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Locadio as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Locadio: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Locadio?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Locadio 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 342,754,338 US residents.
Is Locadio a common name?
We classify Locadio as "Very Rare". It ranks above 3.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Locadio most popular?
The single biggest year for Locadio was 1922, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Locadio is about 99 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 Locadio in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Locadio a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Locadio 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 Locadio still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Locadio 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 Locadio 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 are called Locadio?
Find out how many people share the name Locadio on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.