Senovio
Of unknown origin, likely Italian, its meaning is unclear.
Name Census estimates that about 9 living Americans carry the first name Senovio. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Senovio today is around 81 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Senovio births was 1936 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Senovio. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Senovio is about 81 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Senovios were born before 1955.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Senovio. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
9
~ 1 in 38,083,815 Americans
Peak year
1936
7 babies that year
Average age
81
years old
1957 SSA rank
#3,932
Tracked since 1923
Census
Senovio in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 227 people with the first name Senovio, which placed it at #35,437 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#35,437
National first-name rank
People counted
227
227 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Hispanic or Latino
97.4% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Senovio
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Senovio is Hispanic at 97.4%. The next largest groups are White (1.3%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.3%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Senovio described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Senovio at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino97.4% · 221
- White1.3% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.3% · 3
Popularity
Senovio: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Senovio from the 1920s through to the 1950s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1930s, with 17 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1930s peak, Senovio remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Senovio by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Senovio during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Senovios live
Origin
Meaning and history of Senovio
The given name Senovio has its origins rooted in the Latin language and culture. It is believed to have emerged during the Roman era, possibly derived from the Latin word "senex," meaning "old" or "elder." This suggests that the name may have been bestowed upon individuals who were esteemed for their age, wisdom, or authority within their communities.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Senovio can be traced back to the 5th century, when a Roman soldier by that name served under the command of the renowned general Flavius Aetius. This Senovio is believed to have participated in the decisive Battle of the Catalaunian Plains in 451 AD, where the Romans and their allies defeated the formidable Huns led by Attila.
In the 8th century, a notable figure named Senovio is mentioned in the Codex Carolinus, a collection of letters exchanged between the Frankish kings and the popes. This Senovio held the position of a royal envoy and was entrusted with diplomatic missions between the Frankish court and the Papal States.
The name continued to be used throughout the Middle Ages, with records indicating a Senovio who was a Benedictine monk and scholar in the 11th century. He is credited with transcribing and preserving several ancient manuscripts, contributing to the preservation of knowledge during a time when literacy was rare.
In the 13th century, a prominent figure named Senovio emerged in the Kingdom of Aragon, located in what is now northeastern Spain. This Senovio served as a trusted advisor to King James I of Aragon and played a crucial role in the conquest and subsequent governance of the Balearic Islands.
During the Renaissance period, a celebrated Italian architect named Senovio Giacometti (1498-1554) left an indelible mark on the architectural landscape of Rome. He is renowned for his contributions to the design and construction of several notable churches and palaces, including the Church of Santa Maria della Pace and the Palazzo Massimo alle Colonne.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have borne the name Senovio throughout history, highlighting its enduring presence across various cultures and time periods. While the name may have undergone slight variations in spelling or pronunciation over the centuries, its roots can be traced back to the ancient Latin language, reflecting the rich tapestry of linguistic and cultural influences that have shaped the evolution of names.
People
Senovio + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Senovio as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Senovio: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Senovio?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 9 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Senovio going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 38,083,815 US residents.
Is Senovio a common name?
We classify Senovio as "Very Rare". It ranks above 25.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 28 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Senovio most popular?
The single biggest year for Senovio was 1936, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Senovio is about 81 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Senovio in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 227 people with the name Senovio, or 0.08 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #35,437 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Senovio in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Senovio?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Senovio appears almost entirely male. Of the 223 people counted with this name, 100.0% were male and only a very small share were female. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Senovio?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Senovio is Hispanic at 97.4%. The next largest groups are White (1.3%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.3%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Senovio most often in the Census?
Hispanic is the largest reported group for people named Senovio in the 2020 Census, accounting for 97.4% (221 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Senovio in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Senovio a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Senovio in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Senovio still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Senovio in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Senovio can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people are called Senovio?
Find out how many Americans are named Senovio on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.