Silverio is a name of Latin origin, derived from the word 'silver'. It was popularized during the Middle Ages and has been used predominantly in Italian-speaking regions, particularly in Sicily. The name Silverio means 'like silver', reflecting the precious metal's qualities of lustre, rarity, and value. In the Catholic Church, Saint Silverius is celebrated on June 20th, which may have contributed to the name's spread during the early Christian era.
The name Silverio experienced fluctuations in popularity over the years with a total of 1787 births recorded from 1911 to 2023. The highest number of births occurred in 1954 and 1955, each with 23 births. Conversely, there were several years with only single-digit births, including the most recent year with just 13 births in 2023.