Perfecto
Of Latin origin, meaning "perfect" or "completed".
Name Census estimates that about 518 living Americans carry the first name Perfecto. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Perfecto today is around 55 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Perfecto births was 1964 (19 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Perfecto. 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
518
~ 1 in 661,688 Americans
Peak year
1964
19 babies that year
Average age
55
years old
2011 SSA rank
#13,812
Tracked since 1906
Popularity
Perfecto: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Perfecto from the 1900s through to the 2010s, spanning 12 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 128 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Perfecto 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 Perfecto during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Perfectos live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Texas, New Mexico, California recorded the most babies named Perfecto, while California, New Mexico, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 72 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Perfecto
The given name Perfecto has its origins in the Latin language, stemming from the word "perfectus," which means "complete" or "perfect." The name likely emerged during the ancient Roman period, when Latin was widely spoken throughout the Roman Empire.
In the early Christian era, the name Perfecto may have been used to denote individuals who embodied virtues and qualities associated with perfection or spiritual completeness. It could have been given to children as an aspirational name, reflecting the hope for them to lead a virtuous and perfect life.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Perfecto can be found in the writings of Saint Isidore of Seville, a renowned scholar and theologian who lived in the 6th and 7th centuries. In his work "Etymologiae," Isidore mentioned the name Perfecto, providing insights into its meaning and significance.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Perfecto. One such figure was Perfecto da Silva, a Portuguese navigator and explorer who lived in the late 15th century. He accompanied Vasco da Gama on his famous voyage to India in 1497-1499, contributing to the exploration of new trade routes.
Another prominent individual with the name Perfecto was Perfecto Quiñones Calderón, a Cuban revolutionary and military leader born in 1887. He played a significant role in the Cuban War of Independence against Spanish colonial rule in the late 19th century.
In the realm of literature, Perfecto García Colombres, an Argentine poet and author born in 1913, gained recognition for his poetic works that celebrated the beauty of his homeland and explored themes of identity and cultural heritage.
Perfecto Tuas, a Filipino politician and diplomat born in 1923, served as the Speaker of the House of Representatives and later as the President of the United Nations General Assembly during the 1960s, contributing to international diplomacy and cooperation.
Lastly, Perfecto Rivero, a Spanish painter and sculptor born in 1924, was renowned for his abstract expressionist works and his contributions to the avant-garde art movement in Spain during the 20th century.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have borne the given name Perfecto, reflecting its enduring presence across various cultures and time periods.
People
Perfecto + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Perfecto as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with P
Other first names starting with P with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Perfecto: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Perfecto?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 518 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Perfecto 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 661,688 US residents.
Is Perfecto a common name?
We classify Perfecto as "Very Rare". It ranks above 84.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 876 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Perfecto most popular?
The single biggest year for Perfecto was 1964, when 19 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Perfecto is about 55 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Perfecto a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Perfecto 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.