Secondo
An Italian name meaning "second" or "junior".
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Secondo. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Secondo today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Secondo births was 1914 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Secondo. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Secondo. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1914
9 babies that year
Average age
-
1914 SSA rank
#2,427
Tracked since 1914
Popularity
Secondo: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Secondo 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 Secondo during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 9 | 0 | 9 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Secondo
Secondo is an Italian given name derived from the Latin word "secundus", meaning "second" or "following". Its origins can be traced back to ancient Roman naming conventions, where it was used to denote the second-born child or the second in a sequence.
In medieval Italy, the name Secondo was popular among the nobility and upper classes, particularly in regions like Tuscany and Lombardy. It was often given to the second son in a family, following the tradition of naming children based on their birth order.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Secondo can be found in the writings of the 14th-century Italian poet and scholar, Francesco Petrarca, who mentioned a contemporary named Secondo di Ser Berto in his literary works.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Secondo. One of the most prominent was Secondo Pia (1855-1941), an Italian lawyer and amateur photographer who captured the first photograph of the Shroud of Turin in 1898, sparking renewed interest in the controversial relic.
Another noteworthy bearer of the name was Secondo Campini (1892-1974), an Italian painter and sculptor known for his works in the Futurist and Metaphysical art movements. He was a key figure in the avant-garde art scene of early 20th-century Italy.
In the realm of music, Secondo Casadei (1906-1971) was an Italian composer and bandleader who popularized the folk music genre known as "liscio" in the Romagna region of Italy. His compositions and performances helped to preserve and promote traditional Italian folk music.
The name Secondo has also been associated with religious figures, such as Secondo Lancellotti (1572-1643), an Italian Catholic prelate who served as the Bishop of Faenza and later became a Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church.
Lastly, Secondo Guasti (1828-1900) was an Italian politician and historian who served as the Mayor of Florence and played a significant role in the preservation and restoration of many historical monuments and buildings in the city.
While the name Secondo may not be as common today as it once was, it carries a rich historical legacy and continues to be used in Italian-speaking communities as a nod to its ancient Roman roots and cultural significance.
People
Secondo + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Secondo as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Secondo: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Secondo?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Secondo 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 - US residents.
Is Secondo a common name?
We classify Secondo as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 9 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Secondo most popular?
The single biggest year for Secondo was 1914, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Secondo is about 0 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 Secondo in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Secondo a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Secondo 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 Secondo still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Secondo 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 Secondo 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 named Secondo?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Secondo at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.