Boy · #4,936 in 2026

Procopio

Name: Popularity of the name Procopio in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Procopio, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Procopio, also known as Red-Handed bebito and Red Dick, was one of the best-known bandits in California history. His nickname was reportedly given due either to his red hair or his violent nature and bloodthirstiness. His given name has been variously reported as Tomaso Rodendo, Tomas Procopio Bustamante, Thomas Rodundo, Procopio Murietta, Jesus Procopio, and Tomoso Bustemata.

Current Rank

#4,936

Peak Rank

#3,545 (1917)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1915

First Year

1976

Last Year

1917

Peak Year

#3545

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Procopio

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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The Story of Procopio

Procopio first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1915, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1917, when 6 Procopios were born — ranking #3,545 that year. As of 2026, Procopio ranks #4,936 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 39 Procopios have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Procopio

Phonetically similar names — useful when Procopio is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Prokop
Parochial
Prokofiev
Proche
Piscopo
Pompeo
Propine

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Procopio

What does the name Procopio mean?

How popular is Procopio in 2026?

In 2026, Procopio ranks #4,936 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Procopio most popular?

Procopio reached its peak popularity in 1917, ranking #3,545 that year with 6 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Procopio most popular?

Procopio has historically been most popular in New Mexico. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Procopio.

Is Procopio a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Procopio is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Procopio?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Procopio include Vassar, Lumas, Sellers. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Procopio

Procopio is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1915 and has accumulated 39 births in the dataset. Procopio's peak popularity came in 1917 when it ranked #3,545. Use the chart and map above to compare Procopio's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.