Refugio
Meaningrefuge · Spanish
- US rank
- #8,243
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #786 in 1927
9 babies were named Refugio in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,311 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1885–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Refugio you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 188,679 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Refugio, 9 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Refugio would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryRefugio first shows up in US birth records in 1885, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 140 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1927, when it ranked #786. Today it's #8,243, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowRefugio was 2.2× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 85,470 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 188,679.
- TrendRefugio has climbed 1,311 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #8,243. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Spanish, Refugio means “refuge”.
About the name Refugio
Refugio is a boy name of Hispanic origin meaning “refuge”. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with R and ending in “-gio”. US birth records list Refugio for boys from 1885 to 2025, in 120 of those 141 years. Its best year was 1927, when it ranked #786 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #8,243, with 9 babies.
Origin:Hispanic names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 9.3 | 107,759 boys |
| 1900s | 21 | 46,533 boys |
| 1910s | 37 | 26,824 boys |
| 1920s | 49 | 20,268 boys |
| 1930s | 43 | 23,277 boys |
| 1940s | 32 | 30,798 boys |
| 1950s | 21 | 48,567 boys |
| 1960s | 17 | 57,471 boys |
| 1970s | 26 | 38,685 boys |
| 1980s | 21 | 46,992 boys |
| 1990s | 16 | 60,864 boys |
| 2000s | 10 | 96,339 boys |
| 2010s | 4.3 | 232,558 boys |
| 2020s | 4.5 | 219,780 boys |
More Hispanic boy names
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Unisex name: Gabriel · God is my strength
- Unisex name: Jose · he will add
- Boy name: Carlos · free man
- Boy name: Emilio · rival, striving
- Boy name: Jesus · God is salvation
- Boy name: Antonio · from the Roman family Antonius
- Boy name: Alejandro · defender of men
Questions about the name Refugio
What does the name Refugio mean?
Refugio means “refuge” in Spanish.
What is the origin of the name Refugio?
Refugio has Hispanic roots in our records. Other Hispanic names include Sebastian, Gabriel, Jose.
Is Refugio a boy or girl name?
Refugio is a boy name.
How popular is the name Refugio?
Refugio ranked #8,243 for US boys in 2025, given to 9 babies. Its best year was 1927 (#786).