Declining since 2001, #6,446 for boys today.
Popularity of Dionicio since 1882
Babies named Dionicio per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1976, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Dionicio's real moment was 1887.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 15 |
| 1890s | 0 |
| 1900s | 22 |
| 1910s | 77 |
| 1920s | 160 |
| 1930s | 162 |
| 1940s | 157 |
| 1950s | 169 |
| 1960s | 176 |
| 1970s | 226 |
| 1980s | 217 |
| 1990s | 251 |
| 2000s | 230 |
| 2010s | 156 |
| 2020s | 76 |
Meaning & origin
Dionicio is a Spanish form of the ancient Greek name Dionysios, linking it to the god of wine and festivity. Historically, its use in the United States peaked in 1887, during a wave of Spanish name adoption. In 2025, it ranked 6,446 with a rarity of 1 in 131,390 births, placing it far from common. The name has been on a downward trajectory since 2001, reflecting a broader trend away from traditional, lengthier Spanish names. It was first recorded in the U.S. in 1882, suggesting its presence among early Spanish-speaking communities, though no top states are noted, indicating a widespread but thin distribution. For families cherishing heritage names, Dionicio offers a distinctive choice with strong historical roots.
Dionicio is the Spanish form of the Greek name Dionysios, meaning 'follower of Dionysus,' the Greek god of wine and revelry. The name was borne by several early Christian saints, including Saint Dionysius the Areopagite, a convert of Saint Paul. It has been used in the Spanish-speaking world for centuries, though its popularity has declined in modern times.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dioni, Nico
Sibling names for Dionicio
Names that share Dionicio's style, for a brother or sister.
