Sérgio

Sérgio is a boy's name of Portuguese origin meaning “to preserve.” In 2024 it was given to 799 boys in the United States.

Sérgio at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Portuguese
Meaning
“to preserve”

About the name Sérgio

Sérgio belongs to the Portuguese tradition. Its meaning — “to preserve” — is the sense carried by its Portuguese roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Sérgio first appears in Social Security records in 1913. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #157 in 1992, and in 2024 799 babies received the name — 81,157 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Sérgio in US records

First recorded (US)
1913
Best US rank
#157 in 1992
Peak year
1995
Babies named Sérgio in 2024
799
Total since 1880
81,157

Sérgio in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1077 in 2004
Babies named Sérgio in 2025
15
Total since 1996
345

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Sérgio mean?

Sérgio means “to preserve” in its Portuguese roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Sérgio a boy or girl name?

Sérgio is a boy name. In 2024, 799 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Sérgio?

Sérgio comes from the Portuguese tradition.

How popular is the name Sérgio?

Sérgio first appears in US records in 1913. Its best-ever ranking was #157 in 1992, and 799 babies were given the name in 2024.

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