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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Vigo — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Vignette|Viha
CelticBoy→ Stable

Vigo

VEE-go · 2 syllables

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Boy

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #7686 in 2023

Peak: #7686 in 2023

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #7686 in 2023

Peak: #7686 in 2023

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
3.1 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20212023

Rank #7686 · Rising since 2021

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class
Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
55
Uniqueness20% of score
45
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
CelticSpanishBoy2-syllableStrongModernPlace NameLatin RootShortDistinctiveInternationalRising
Character
fierce determinationbold warrior spiritsharp intellectunwavering strength
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Vigos

intenseartisticversatilededicatedthoughtful
STRONG
High confidence

Vigo is a Celtic boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Vigo at a Glance
Meaning:From Latin 'vigil' meaning vigilant or watchful. Also associated with Vigo, Spain, a prosperous port city with ancient Celtic roots.
Language root:Latin · Spanish · Galician
Peak rank:#7686 in 2023
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Vigo the Carpathian
Fictional character (Ghostbusters II)
Similar Sound
VireoVigilViggoDiegoRigoNigo
Similar Style
IvoSoren◈Stellan◈LeifRoan◈Talon◈
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Vigo
IrisSilas◈MiaOscarAdaFelixVeraLeo
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Stellan◈
Scandinavian · #1441
↑ Rising
Leif
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↓ Declining
Roan◈
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↑↑ Surging
Talon◈
Celtic · #1045
↓ Declining
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Vigo · Overview
Summary

Vigo is a Celtic boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Strengths
Modern · Strong · Earthy character
Vigo carries a bold, cool, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
vigo.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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