Find out how popular the first name Silvio has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Silvio by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Silvio is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 31 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Silvio.

The history of the first name Silvio

The given name Silvio originated from the Latin word "silva", which means "forest" or "woods". It was a common name among ancient Romans and is believed to have been derived from the Roman surname "Silvius", which was associated with the legendary founder of the city of Alba Longa, Silvius.

During the Roman era, the name Silvio was used by several notable figures, including Silvio Anneo Floro, a Roman historian who lived in the 1st century AD and wrote an epitome of Roman history. Another famous bearer of the name was Silvio Italico, a 4th-century Roman poet and orator.

In the Middle Ages, the name Silvio gained popularity in Italy and other parts of Europe. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the 12th century, when a Silvio Piccolomini served as the Bishop of Siena.

Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the name Silvio. Among them is Silvio Pellico (1789-1854), an Italian writer and patriot who spent years in prison for his involvement in the Italian unification movement. Another prominent figure is Silvio Gesell (1862-1930), a German merchant and economist known for his theories on free economic order.

In the 20th century, Silvio Berlusconi (born 1936) became one of the most famous bearers of the name. He served as the Prime Minister of Italy in four different terms and was a prominent businessman and media tycoon.

Other notable individuals with the name Silvio include Silvio Rodríguez (born 1946), a Cuban singer-songwriter and guitarist known for his influential role in the Nueva Trova movement, and Silvio Piola (1913-1996), an Italian mathematician renowned for his contributions to the field of differential geometry.

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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