Tiago Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Portuguese
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Tiago is a Portuguese form of the name James and means 'supplanter' or 'holder of the heel'.
Meaning of the Name Tiago
Tiago is a Portuguese form of the name James, which is derived from the Hebrew name Yaakov. The name Yaakov means 'supplanter' or 'holder of the heel', as Jacob, the biblical figure, was born with his hand grasping the heel of his twin brother. Tiago is a popular name in Portugal and Brazil, and it is often given to honor Saint James the Greater, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus.
Popularity of the Name Tiago
The popularity for the name Tiago peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 213 births, which ranked number 2,165 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Tiago had the most male births in 2022 with 213, which ranked number 1,031 out of 14,255 male names. The number of births for the name Tiago has increased sharply over the last ten years from 115 births to 213 births, an increase of 85.22%. Among males, Tiago has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 115 births to 213 births, an increase of 85.22%.
Nationwide Popularity of Tiago
- 20 Year Trend of Tiago: 752.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Tiago: 85.22%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Tiago: 85.22%
Popularity of Tiago by State
For males, Tiago was most popular in Western states with 44 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 39 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Tiago. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | 9 | 624 | < 5 | N/A |
| CA | 39 | 702 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 27 | 584 | < 5 | N/A |
| GA | 8 | 1006 | < 5 | N/A |
| IL | 8 | 953 | < 5 | N/A |
| MA | 7 | 607 | < 5 | N/A |
| NJ | 12 | 567 | < 5 | N/A |
| NV | 5 | 503 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 10 | 1126 | < 5 | N/A |
| PA | 5 | 1245 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 25 | 940 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Tiago
- Total Births of Tiago: 227 (6.36%)
- Male Births of Tiago: 227 (6.36%)
Given the upward trend of Tiago over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 6.36% increase in total births, for a total of 227 births in 2024. Male births for Tiago have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 227 male births in 2024, an increase of 6.36%.