Plácido

Plácido is a boy's name of Spanish origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. It is a rare choice in US records.

Plácido at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Spanish
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Plácido

Plácido belongs to the Spanish tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Plácido first appears in Social Security records in 1907. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1431 in 1914, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 1,111 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Plácido in US records

First recorded (US)
1907
Best US rank
#1431 in 1914
Peak year
1923
Total since 1880
1,111

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Plácido mean?

The meaning of Plácido is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Spanish origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Plácido a boy or girl name?

Plácido is a boy name.

What origin is the name Plácido?

Plácido comes from the Spanish tradition.

How popular is the name Plácido?

Plácido first appears in US records in 1907. Its best-ever ranking was #1431 in 1914, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.