Hipolito
Meaningfreer of horses · Spanish form of Hippolytus
- US rank
- #9,714
- Syllables
- 4
- Peak
- #1,064 in 1904
7 babies were named Hipolito in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1904–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Hipolito you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 243,902 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Hipolito, 7 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Hipolito would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryHipolito first shows up in US birth records in 1904, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 121 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1904, when it ranked #1,064. Today it's #9,714, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowHipolito was 2.6× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 93,458 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 243,902.
- MeaningHipolito is a Spanish form of Hippolytus, which means “freer of horses”.
About the name Hipolito
Hipolito is a boy name of Greek origin meaning “freer of horses”. It has 8 letters and 4 syllables, starting with H and ending in “-ito”. US birth records list Hipolito for boys from 1904 to 2025, in 109 of those 122 years. Its best year was 1904, when it ranked #1,064 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #9,714, with 7 babies.
Origin:Greek names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 7.8 | 128,205 boys |
| 1910s | 5.8 | 172,712 boys |
| 1920s | 14 | 70,771 boys |
| 1930s | 12 | 84,531 boys |
| 1940s | 9.2 | 108,578 boys |
| 1950s | 12 | 83,333 boys |
| 1960s | 12 | 81,633 boys |
| 1970s | 17 | 60,024 boys |
| 1980s | 14 | 70,872 boys |
| 1990s | 11 | 88,810 boys |
| 2000s | 7.4 | 135,685 boys |
| 2010s | 3.1 | 321,543 boys |
| 2020s | 2.4 | 413,793 boys |
More Greek boy names
- Boy name: Theodore · gift of God
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Thomas · twin
- Unisex name: Miles · possibly gracious
Questions about the name Hipolito
What does the name Hipolito mean?
Hipolito means “freer of horses” in Spanish, as a form of Hippolytus.
What is the origin of the name Hipolito?
Hipolito has Greek roots in our records. Other Greek names include Theodore, Mateo, Lucas.
Is Hipolito a boy or girl name?
Hipolito is a boy name.
How popular is the name Hipolito?
Hipolito ranked #9,714 for US boys in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 1904 (#1,064).