Dionisio Boy

Popularity: #932 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: dee-oh-NEE-syo //di.oˈni.sjo//

Origin: Greek; Spanish; Italian

Meaning: Greek: 'follower of Dionysus'; Spanish: 'Dionysius'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Dionisio has its roots in the ancient Greek name Dionysios, which is derived from Dionysus, the Greek god of wine, fertility, and festivity. The etymology of Dionysus is believed to be a combination of the name of the god Zeus (Dios) and the word for 'the divine' or 'of Zeus.' As the worship of Dionysus spread throughout the Greek world, the name Dionysios became associated with various cultural and religious practices, particularly those involving wine and revelry.

The name was later adopted into Latin as Dionysius, which further influenced its evolution into various languages, including Italian and Spanish, where it appears as Dionisio. Throughout history, the name Dionysius has been borne by several notable figures, including early Christian saints and scholars.

One of the most significant was Saint Dionysius, a 3rd-century bishop of Paris, who became a martyr and is recognized as the patron saint of France. His feast day is celebrated on October 9, and he is often depicted in art with a bishop's attire and a martyr's palm.

The name also appears in ecclesiastical contexts, such as in the writings of early Church Fathers, contributing to its historical significance in Christian tradition. Culturally, the name Dionisio carries connotations of celebration and joy, reflecting its association with the god of wine and festivity.

This connection has allowed the name to resonate in various cultural contexts, particularly in regions influenced by Mediterranean traditions. In literature and art, the themes of wine, revelry, and the divine have often been explored, further embedding the name within the cultural fabric of societies that honor the legacy of Dionysus.

The diminutive form, Dion, is sometimes used, reflecting a more informal or affectionate variant of the name.

Famous people named Dionisio

In this section, you will find notable people named Dionisio. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Dionisio who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Dionisio Ceballos is a musician best known for his work with the band Los Bukis, as well as his solo career in Latin music.

Dionisio de la Trinidad is a painter best known for his contributions to contemporary art in Spain.

Sibling suggestions

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Similar names

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Dionisio was first seen in the United States in 1913.

Dionisio has ranked as high as #5076 nationally, which occurred in 1977, and has been most popular in Texas, California, New York, and New Jersey.

In the past 5 years the name Dionisio has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Dionisio is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Dionisio was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Dionisio.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 6 6
2024 14 14
2023 10 10
2022 14 14
2021 9 9
2020 9 9
2019 8 8
2018 12 12
2017 8 8
2016 12 12
2015 8 8
2014 14 14
2013 12 12
2012 12 12
2011 12 12
2010 6 6
2009 9 9
2008 8 8
2007 12 12
2006 23 23
2005 13 13
2004 18 18
2003 17 17
2002 11 11
2001 8 8
2000 14 14
1999 15 15
1998 11 11
1997 21 21
1996 13 13
1995 15 15
1994 16 16
1993 16 16
1992 11 11
1991 16 16
1990 20 20
1989 15 15
1988 9 9
1987 12 12
1986 9 9
1985 10 10
1984 13 13
1983 15 15
1982 11 11
1981 12 12
1980 17 17
1979 13 13
1978 12 12
1977 23 23
1976 18 18
1975 20 20
1974 13 13
1973 14 14
1972 13 13
1971 13 13
1970 16 16
1969 10 10
1968 7 7
1967 16 16
1966 19 19
1965 11 11
1964 16 16
1963 15 15
1962 7 7
1961 10 10
1960 17 17
1959 12 12
1958 10 10
1957 15 15
1956 5 5
1955 15 15
1954 11 11
1953 6 6
1952 6 6
1951 6 6
1950 8 8
1949 6 6
1948 7 7
1947 7 7
1945 5 5
1944 8 8
1943 5 5
1941 7 7
1940 8 8
1938 5 5
1937 8 8
1935 6 6
1934 7 7
1933 12 12
1931 11 11
1930 9 9
1929 5 5
1928 16 16
1926 8 8
1925 14 14
1924 13 13
1923 9 9
1921 8 8
1920 11 11
1919 7 7
1918 9 9
1917 5 5
1916 8 8
1915 5 5
1914 7 7
1913 5 5

Top States for Dionisio (2012)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 6
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