UK boy's name
Biagio
An Italian masculine name derived from the Greek Blasios, meaning "to revile".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2009. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Biagio is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Biagio popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2009 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4527, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2009, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2009 to 2009. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Biagio is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Biagio. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2010 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Biagio ranked #4527 for boys in England and Wales in 2009, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2009, when 3 boys were registered as Biagio.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Biagio as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4527
2009
Births in 2009
3
Latest year
Peak year
2009
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Biagio mean?
The given name Biagio has its origins in the Italian language. It is derived from the Latin name Blasius, which itself comes from the Greek word "blastos" meaning "sprout" or "shoot." The name is believed to have emerged during the early Christian era, around the 3rd or 4th century.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Biagio can be found in the life of Saint Blasius (also known as Saint Blaise), who was a physician and bishop in Sebastea, Armenia, during the late 3rd century. He is remembered as the patron saint of throats and is often depicted holding two crossed candles, which were traditionally used in a blessing of the throats on his feast day, February 3rd.
In the Middle Ages, the name Biagio gained popularity in Italy, particularly in regions like Sicily, where it was often bestowed upon children in honor of Saint Blasius. During this time, the name also appeared in various Latin texts and historical records, such as the "Acta Sanctorum" (Lives of the Saints) compiled by the Bollandists.
Among the notable historical figures who bore the name Biagio is Biagio Pelacani da Parma (c. 1347-1416), an Italian jurist and professor of law at the University of Padua. Another influential bearer of the name was Biagio Pallai (1508-1594), an Italian physician and botanist who served as the personal physician to Pope Pius IV.
In the artistic realm, the name Biagio was held by Biagio Rossetti (1447-1516), an Italian architect and sculptor from the Renaissance period. He is best known for his work on the Piccolomini Library in Siena, which features his intricate sculptural decorations.
Another noteworthy figure was Biagio Marini (c. 1594-1663), an Italian composer and violinist who was a prominent figure in the early Baroque era. His innovative compositions for violin helped establish the instrument's prominence in the 17th century.
The name Biagio has remained in use throughout the centuries, particularly in Italy, where it continues to be bestowed upon children to this day, often as a nod to the revered Saint Blasius.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Biagio by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Biagio was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #4527 | 3 | 1 |
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- Brody 7,230
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FAQ
Biagio: questions and answers
How popular is the name Biagio in the UK right now?
In 2009, Biagio was ranked #4527 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Biagio most popular?
The peak year on record was 2009, with 3 babies registered as Biagio in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Biagio?
An Italian masculine name derived from the Greek Blasios, meaning "to revile".
How many people are called Biagio in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Biagio across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.