At a glance
- In short
- Egidio is a male name of Italian origin with a unique and distinctive sound, making it an excellent choice for parents seeking something less common.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1971 (#4,907)
- Babies in 1971
- 5 (<0.01% of boys)
- Peak
- #2,101 in 1914
- First recorded
- 1912
Meaning of Egidio
Egidio is a male name of Italian origin. This name has a unique and distinctive sound to it, making it an excellent choice for parents looking for something less common. Egidio also has the variation "Gidio." While not as popular in recent years, Egidio has had sporadic occurrences in the United States. According to data from the Social Security Administration, Egidio appeared on the baby name charts between the 1910s and 1970s. Despite its intermittent popularity, this name carries a sense of tradition and history associated with its Italian roots. If you are seeking a strong and elegant name with European flair, Egidio might be the perfect choice for your little one.
How to pronounce Egidio
Italian
- Pronounced eh-JEE-dee-oh /eˈdʒi.di.o/
Popularity of Egidio in the U.S.
Egidio was last recorded in the U.S. in 1971, ranked #4,907 with 5 babies. It peaked at #2,101 in 1914. It first appears in the records in 1912.
- Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1912–1971 20 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 5 | 4,907 | back (not recorded in 1943–1970) |
| 1942 | 6 | 3,212 | back (not recorded in 1933–1941) |
| 1932 | 5 | 3,776 | ▼ 681 |
| 1931 | 7 | 3,095 | ▲ 497 |
| 1930 | 6 | 3,592 | ▼ 1,275 |
| 1929 | 12 | 2,317 | ▲ 1,834 |
| 1928 | 5 | 4,151 | ▼ 1,743 |
| 1927 | 12 | 2,408 | ▲ 1,793 |
| 1926 | 5 | 4,201 | ▼ 1,446 |
| 1925 | 10 | 2,755 | ▼ 526 |
| 1924 | 14 | 2,229 | ▲ 543 |
| 1923 | 10 | 2,772 | ▲ 29 |
| 1922 | 10 | 2,801 | ▼ 649 |
| 1921 | 15 | 2,152 | back (not recorded in 1920) |
| 1919 | 7 | 3,391 | ▲ 788 |
| 1918 | 5 | 4,179 | ▼ 634 |
| 1917 | 6 | 3,545 | ▼ 815 |
| 1916 | 9 | 2,730 | back (not recorded in 1915) |
| 1914 | 10 | 2,101 | back (not recorded in 1913) |
| 1912 | 5 | 2,544 | new |
Notable people named Egidio
- Egidio is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a left back.
- Egidio Maria of Saint Joseph was an Italian Franciscan brother known as the Consoler of Naples for caring for the poor and sick.
- Egidio Colonna, born Carlo Colonna, was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Titular Patriarch of Jerusalem from 1671 to 1686.
- Egidio Feruglio was an Italian racing cyclist who competed in the 1947 and 1948 Tour de France.
- Egidio Morbello is a retired Italian professional footballer.