Sixto is a unique and distinctive given name of Spanish origin, derived from the Latin word 'sextus', meaning 'sixth'. It is traditionally given to children born on the sixth day of the month, following the Roman custom of naming children after their birth order. The name Sixto has been used throughout history, with notable figures such as Sixto IV, a 15th-century Pope, and Sixto Rodriguez, a prominent Mexican-American singer-songwriter.
The name Sixto experienced notable fluctuations in popularity over the years, with significant peaks and valleys in birth numbers. The highest point was reached in 1994 with 37 births, while the lowest occurred in several years, notably in 1916 with only 5 births. Overall, there were a total of 1731 births from 1915 to 2023.