Holding steady.
Popularity of Tullio since 1912
Babies named Tullio per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1919, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Tullio's real moment was 1913.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 67 |
| 1920s | 68 |
| 1930s | 15 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Tullio is a name with deep Italian and Roman roots, yet it has never been common in the United States. Its first recorded use in the U.S. was in 1912, with its peak year in 1913, reflecting a brief period of modest interest. Since then, it has remained a rare choice, never reaching the top 1000. The name's trajectory has been stable, meaning it has consistently been used but never widely. With no top states to its name, Tullio is a distinctive selection that carries the weight of classical history, most notably through Marcus Tullius Cicero. For parents seeking a name that is both scholarly and uncommon, Tullio offers a unique option rooted in Italian heritage.
Tullio is the Italian form of the ancient Roman family name Tullius, most famously borne by the orator and statesman Marcus Tullius Cicero. The name's ultimate origin is debated; it may be Etruscan or from the Latin verb 'tollere' (to lift or raise). It has been used in Italy since the Renaissance, often to honor Cicero or as a learned classical revival.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tulli
Variants: Tullius, Tully
Sibling names for Tullio
Names that share Tullio's style, for a brother or sister.
