Sergio, of Latin origin, is a popular masculine given name that translates to 'protecting' or 'sheltering'. It's comprised of two elements: the root 'ser-', meaning 'to protect', and '-gio', a suffix that denotes someone who performs an action. This name gained prominence due to its use by several prominent figures throughout history, such as Sergio Leone, the Italian film director known for his spaghetti Westerns.
"The name Sergio experienced a peak in popularity between 1980 and 1986, with 20 births recorded in 1986 alone. However, it has since seen a steady decline, with only 5 births recorded in 2011."