Holding steady, #10,695 for boys today.
Popularity of Dionisio since 1913
Babies named Dionisio per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1977, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Dionisio's real moment was 1928.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 46 |
| 1920s | 84 |
| 1930s | 58 |
| 1940s | 53 |
| 1950s | 94 |
| 1960s | 128 |
| 1970s | 155 |
| 1980s | 123 |
| 1990s | 154 |
| 2000s | 133 |
| 2010s | 104 |
| 2020s | 62 |
Meaning & origin
Dionisio is a name with deep roots in Mediterranean culture, derived from the Greek god Dionysos and carried through Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese traditions. In the United States, its recorded use goes back to 1913, with a peak popularity in 1928. Since then, its usage has been stable but very infrequent: as of 2025, it ranks 10,695 and has a frequency of about 1 in 284,679 births. The name has never been concentrated in any particular state, reflecting its broad but sparse distribution. For families seeking a name with classical heritage and a distinct, saintly bearing, Dionisio offers a traditional alternative to the more common Dennis or Denis.
Dionisio is the Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese form of Dionysius, derived from the Greek name Dionysios (Διονύσιος), meaning 'follower of Dionysos.' Dionysos was the ancient Greek god of wine, fertility, and theater. The name was borne by several early saints, including Saint Dionysius the Areopagite, a convert of Saint Paul, and Saint Dionysius, a 3rd-century pope. It has been consistently used in Catholic cultures, especially in Italy and Spain, though it has declined in popularity since the early 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dino, Dioni, Niso
Sibling names for Dionisio
Names that share Dionisio's style, for a brother or sister.
