Total births
1,997
Boys' name · since 1885
Epifanio
Since 1885, U.S. Social Security records show 1,997 babies named Epifanio, peaking in 1930. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #8330
- among boys today
- 1,997
- born since 1885
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 42%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Epifanio is the #8330 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 1,997 recorded since 1885.
Social Security Administration records show Epifanio recorded 1,997 times among boys since 1885, holding rank #8330 nationally today, ahead of 42% of boys, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1885 to 2025.
- #8330 among boys today
- 1,997 born since 1885
- 1920s peak decade
- 42% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Epifanio is currently the #8330 boys' name in America, more common than 42% of boys - 1,997 born since 1885, peaking in the 1920s.
- #8330
- among boys today
- 1,997
- born since 1885
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 42%
- more common than other boys
Epifanio vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#8330
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 42% of names given to boys today.
1920s
Peak decade
15% of everyone ever named Epifanio was born in this single decade.
1930
Single peak year
44 babies were named Epifanio in 1930 - its busiest year on record.
How Epifanio compares
1,997 Top 21% higher than 79% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Epifanio's all-time total is 5x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Epifanio | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,997 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 44 | 23 | 22,252 |
Epifanio's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Epifanio's SSA record in two at 1965 and the more recent half accounts for 40% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 60%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1914, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1930 peak of 44, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Epifanio at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1930
Current rank
#8,330
Active since
1885
Epifanio popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1885–2025
- Peak year (1930)
- 44
- Annual births at peak, across 141 years of records
Epifanio by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Epifanio's strongest decade.
299 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 15% of all-time use.
Epifanio births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 15
1880s
15 births
- 1900s 6
1900s
6 births
- 1910s 119
1910s
119 births
- 1920s
1920s
299 births
- 1930s
1930s
250 births
- 1940s
1940s
211 births
- 1950s
1950s
209 births
- 1960s
1960s
171 births
- 1970s
1970s
203 births
- 1980s
1980s
181 births
- 1990s
1990s
140 births
- 2000s 110
2000s
110 births
- 2010s 43
2010s
43 births
- 2020s 40
2020s
40 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 299 births (15% of all-time use).
How Epifanio compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Epifanio's total volume
Epifanio vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Epifanio by state
Where Epifanio concentrates geographically, total births since 1885
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 735 | 36.8% |
| #2 | California | | 116 | 5.8% |
| #3 | New Mexico | | 110 | 5.5% |
| #4 | New York | | 22 | 1.1% |
Texas share of Epifanio's total US births 36.8%
Even split
735 of 1,997 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Epifanio? ▼
1,997 babies have been named Epifanio since 1885. It currently ranks #8330 among boys. The peak year was 1930 with 44 births.
When was Epifanio most popular? ▼
Epifanio was most popular in the 1920s decade with 299 total births. The single peak year was 1930.
Where is Epifanio most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Epifanio are Texas (735 births), California (116 births), New Mexico (110 births).
How long has the name Epifanio been used? ▼
Records for Epifanio go back to 1885, giving 141 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Epifanio? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Epic, Epimenio, Epigmenio, Epik, and 1 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Epifanio's data
- Epifanio's decade-level peak was the 1920s (299 total births); usage has since declined to 40 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Epifanios (735 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Epifanio
Nearby Names Like Epifanio
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Epifanio
Epic Boy
#6390 224 births
Epimenio Boy
184 births
Epigmenio Boy
33 births
Epik Boy
32 births
Epitacio Boy
11 births
Compare Epifanio side by side: Epifanio vs Epic Epifanio vs Epimenio Epifanio vs Epigmenio
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Epifanio
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1,641 births · Peak 1918
Laverne #8331
13,246 births · Peak 1928
Alphonsus #8328
454 births · Peak 1917
Hannibal #8332
784 births · Peak 2015
Wess #8327
513 births · Peak 1965
Fuller #8333
475 births · Peak 2025
Florencio #8326
3,090 births · Peak 1924
Grafton #8334
1,080 births · Peak 1916
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1885–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Epifanio: #8330 Boys' Name - 1,997 Births, Peak 1930." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/epifanio. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Epifanio draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.