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Placido

Pronunciation
[Pla-ci-do]
Gender
Male
Meaning
Tranquil
Origin
Spanish

Placido Popularity Snapshot

Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,111 baby boys have been named Placido. The name peaked in 1923 with 23 US births that year (rank #1631).

Top States for Placido

Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Placido births are: Texas (195), California (28), New Mexico (27).

Other Spanish-Origin Names Like Placido

If you like Placido's Spanish origin, consider these related names: Abran, Abril, Adana, Adelita, Adella. Browse all Spanish names →

7-Letter Names Starting with P

Names with Placido's exact length and starting letter: Pacorro, Padgett, Padraic, Padraig, Padriac.

Quick Facts About Placido

957
Spanish baby names in our dictionary
398
Spanish male names
111
7-letter P-names in our dictionary
343
P-male names total
Not in registry
US SSA records — name appears fewer than 5 times in any year

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