Dionisio
Meaningof Dionysus · Spanish
- US rank
- #10,695
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #1,757 in 1966
6 babies were named Dionisio in the US in 2025. It has dropped 2,628 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1913–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Dionisio you might not know, from US birth records and Wikipedia. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
Famous Dionisio
Dionisio Aguado y García
Spanish classical guitarist and composer
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 285,714 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Dionisio, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Dionisio would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDionisio first shows up in US birth records in 1913, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 112 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1966, when it ranked #1,757. Today it's #10,695, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowDionisio was 2.0× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 140,845 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 285,714.
- TrendDionisio has slipped 2,628 places over the last five years and now sits at #10,695. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn Spanish, Dionisio means “of Dionysus”. Our records link it to Greek and Italian roots.
About the name Dionisio
Dionisio is a boy name of Greek and Italian origin meaning “of Dionysus”. It has 8 letters and 3 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-sio”. US birth records list Dionisio for boys from 1913 to 2025, in 106 of those 113 years. Its best year was 1966, when it ranked #1,757 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #10,695, with 6 babies.
Origin:Greek namesItalian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 8.1 | 123,239 boys |
| 1920s | 7.6 | 131,579 boys |
| 1930s | 5.5 | 180,180 boys |
| 1940s | 3.7 | 271,003 boys |
| 1950s | 4.6 | 216,450 boys |
| 1960s | 6.7 | 149,477 boys |
| 1970s | 9.4 | 105,820 boys |
| 1980s | 6.7 | 149,701 boys |
| 1990s | 7.9 | 126,422 boys |
| 2000s | 6.7 | 150,376 boys |
| 2010s | 5.5 | 181,159 boys |
| 2020s | 6.0 | 168,067 boys |
More Greek boy names
- Boy name: Theodore · gift of God
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Thomas · twin
- Unisex name: Miles · possibly gracious
Questions about the name Dionisio
What does the name Dionisio mean?
Dionisio means “of Dionysus” in Spanish.
What is the origin of the name Dionisio?
Dionisio has Greek, Italian roots in our records. Other Greek names include Theodore, Mateo, Lucas.
Is Dionisio a boy or girl name?
Dionisio is a boy name.
How popular is the name Dionisio?
Dionisio ranked #10,695 for US boys in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 1966 (#1,757).