Ovidio
Masculine name derived from Latin, meaning "descendant of or related to Ovid".
Name Census estimates that about 902 living Americans carry the first name Ovidio. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ovidio today is around 38 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ovidio births was 2024 (39 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ovidio. 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
902
~ 1 in 379,994 Americans
Peak year
2024
39 babies that year
Average age
38
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,133
Tracked since 1920
Popularity
Ovidio: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ovidio from the 1920s through to the 2020s, spanning 11 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 152 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
Ovidio 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 Ovidio during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Ovidios live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Texas, California, New York recorded the most babies named Ovidio, while New York, California, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 152 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Ovidio
The name Ovidio originates from the Latin name Ovidius, which was derived from the word "ovis" meaning "sheep." This connection suggests that the name may have been initially associated with shepherds or those involved in sheep farming. The name Ovidius can be traced back to ancient Roman times, specifically to the poet Publius Ovidius Naso, better known as Ovid, who lived from 43 BC to 17 AD.
Ovid was a renowned Roman poet celebrated for his writings, including the Metamorphoses and Ars Amatoria. His works were highly influential and widely read throughout the Roman Empire and beyond. It is believed that the name Ovidio emerged as a derivative of Ovidius, paying homage to the famous poet and his literary contributions.
In the Middle Ages, the name Ovidio gained popularity among scholars and intellectuals who admired Ovid's works and sought to emulate his literary prowess. During the Renaissance period, the name experienced a resurgence as classical literature and the study of ancient texts became more widespread.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Ovidio was Ovidio de Verona, an Italian poet who lived in the 13th century. He was known for his work "De Balneis Puteolanis," which discussed the thermal baths of Pozzuoli in Italy.
Another notable figure was Ovidio Montalbani (1601-1672), an Italian jurist and philosopher who served as a professor of law at the University of Bologna. He made significant contributions to the field of jurisprudence and was widely respected for his legal expertise.
In the 18th century, Ovidio Calcagnini (1744-1808) was an Italian painter known for his religious works and frescoes. He was particularly renowned for his paintings in churches and public buildings throughout Italy.
Ovidio Rossi (1887-1959) was an Italian politician and journalist who served as a member of the Italian Parliament and was actively involved in the anti-fascist movement during the Mussolini era.
Lastly, Ovidio Guzmán López (born in 1986) is a Mexican drug lord known for his involvement in the Sinaloa Cartel, one of the most powerful and influential drug trafficking organizations in the world.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the name Ovidio throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of the name's legacy.
People
Ovidio + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ovidio as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with O
Other first names starting with O with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Ovidio: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ovidio?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 902 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ovidio 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 379,994 US residents.
Is Ovidio a common name?
We classify Ovidio as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,058 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ovidio most popular?
The single biggest year for Ovidio was 2024, when 39 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ovidio is about 38 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Ovidio a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ovidio 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.