Ceferino is a unique and distinctive given name of Spanish origin. It is derived from the Latin word 'caferinus', which means "bearer of keys" or "door-keeper". The name is associated with Saint Ceferino, who was a martyr and patron saint of door-keepers in the Catholic Church.
The name Ceferino is not very common, but it has been used throughout history. It was particularly popular during the Middle Ages in Spain, where it was often given to children born on the feast day of Saint Ceferino, which is celebrated on April 26th.
Today, Ceferino is still used as a given name, primarily in Spanish-speaking countries such as Spain and Latin America. Despite its rarity, it remains a name with a rich history and a unique meaning that sets it apart from other names.
The given statistics show the annual number of births with the name Ceferino in the United States from 1924 to 2007. Over this period of 83 years, there were a total of 126 babies named Ceferino.
Analyzing the data year by year, we can observe that the majority of these births occurred during the mid-20th century, with several peaks in the late 1950s and early 1980s. The highest number of births recorded was in 1981, with a total of 12 babies named Ceferino born that year.
While the name Ceferino experienced some popularity during these periods, it is important to note that its usage remained relatively low overall. In fact, there were several years where only one or two babies were given this name. For instance, in 38 out of the 83 years studied, there was either one birth or no births recorded for Ceferino.
This data provides an interesting snapshot into the historical trends of naming practices in the United States and how they have evolved over time with regard to the name Ceferino.