Sixto
Of Latin origin, meaning "sixth" or "sixth child".
Name Census estimates that about 1,410 living Americans carry the first name Sixto. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Sixto today is around 42 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sixto births was 1994 (37 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sixto. 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
1.4K
~ 1 in 243,088 Americans
Peak year
1994
37 babies that year
Average age
42
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,840
Tracked since 1915
Popularity
Sixto: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Sixto from the 1910s through to the 2020s, spanning 12 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 221 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sixto 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 Sixto during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Sixtos live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Texas, New York, California recorded the most babies named Sixto, while California, New York, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 247 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Sixto
The name Sixto has its origins in the Latin language and culture, dating back to ancient Roman times. It is derived from the Latin word "sextus," which means "sixth." This suggests that the name may have been given to the sixth child in a family or may have been associated with a numerical significance in Roman culture.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sixto can be found in the life of Pope Sixtus I, also known as Xystus, who was the sixth Pope of the Catholic Church and served from around 115 to 125 AD. He is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church and is considered one of the early leaders of the Christian faith.
Another notable historical figure with the name Sixto was Sixto V, born Felice Peretti in 1521. He was an Italian priest who became Pope Sixtus V and reigned from 1585 to 1590. During his pontificate, he oversaw the construction of several significant buildings in Rome, including the completion of the famous St. Peter's Basilica. He was known for his strong leadership and his efforts to reform the Church.
In the realm of art, Sixto Saravia was a prominent Bolivian painter and sculptor who lived from 1835 to 1904. He is considered one of the most influential artists in Bolivian history and is celebrated for his works depicting indigenous people and their customs.
Sixto Brillantes was a Filipino lawyer and politician who served as a Senator of the Philippines from 1949 to 1955. He was born in 1890 and played a significant role in shaping the country's legal and political landscape during his lifetime.
Another notable figure with the name Sixto was Sixto Cámara, a Spanish film director and screenwriter born in 1935. He gained recognition for his contributions to the Spanish cinema industry, directing several acclaimed films throughout his career.
While the name Sixto may not be as common in modern times, it has a rich historical legacy rooted in Latin culture and has been borne by individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields throughout the centuries.
People
Sixto + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sixto 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
Sixto: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sixto?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,410 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sixto 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 243,088 US residents.
Is Sixto a common name?
We classify Sixto as "Rare". It ranks above 92.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,748 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sixto most popular?
The single biggest year for Sixto was 1994, when 37 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sixto is about 42 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Sixto a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sixto 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.