Dionisio Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationdee-oh-NEE-syo / /di.oˈni.sjo/Greek; Spanish; Italian
Meaning
Greek: 'follower of Dionysus'; Spanish: 'Dionysius'
Historical & Cultural Background
Dionisio is derived from the Greek name Dionysios, which is associated with the Greek god of wine, fertility, and revelry, Dionysus. The name has been popular in various cultures, particularly in Spanish and Italian-speaking regions. It reflects a rich historical connection to ancient mythology and has been used in religious contexts as well.
Trend Summary
Dionisio has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a modest presence in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Dionysius
- Dionisio
International Variants
- Dionisio (Spanish)
- Dionysios (Greek)
- Dionisio (Italian)
Famous people named Dionisio
Dionisio C. A. de Almeida was a Brazilian politician known for his contributions to local governance.
Dionisio de la Trinidad was a Spanish painter recognized for his works in the 18th century.
Dionisio Ramos is a contemporary Mexican musician celebrated for his contributions to traditional music.
Dionisio A. C. de Lima was a notable Portuguese writer and poet in the 19th century.
Fictional characters named Dionisio
Dionisio is a character in the novel 'The Last Temptation of Christ' by Nikos Kazantzakis, representing a philosophical dialogue.
Dionisio appears in the animated series 'El Chavo del 8' as a humorous character who interacts with the main cast.
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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 #1077 nationally, which occurred in 1977, and has been most popular in Texas, California, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Dionisio has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Dionisio (2012)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1913 | 5 |
1914 | 7 |
1915 | 5 |
1916 | 8 |
1917 | 5 |
1918 | 9 |
1919 | 7 |
1920 | 11 |
1921 | 8 |
1923 | 9 |
1924 | 13 |
1925 | 14 |
1926 | 8 |
1928 | 16 |
1929 | 5 |
1930 | 9 |
1931 | 11 |
1933 | 12 |
1934 | 7 |
1935 | 6 |
1937 | 8 |
1938 | 5 |
1940 | 8 |
1941 | 7 |
1943 | 5 |
1944 | 8 |
1945 | 5 |
1947 | 7 |
1948 | 7 |
1949 | 6 |
1950 | 8 |
1951 | 6 |
1952 | 6 |
1953 | 6 |
1954 | 11 |
1955 | 15 |
1956 | 5 |
1957 | 15 |
1958 | 10 |
1959 | 12 |
1960 | 17 |
1961 | 10 |
1962 | 7 |
1963 | 15 |
1964 | 16 |
1965 | 11 |
1966 | 19 |
1967 | 16 |
1968 | 7 |
1969 | 10 |
1970 | 16 |
1971 | 13 |
1972 | 13 |
1973 | 14 |
1974 | 13 |
1975 | 20 |
1976 | 18 |
1977 | 23 |
1978 | 12 |
1979 | 13 |
1980 | 17 |
1981 | 12 |
1982 | 11 |
1983 | 15 |
1984 | 13 |
1985 | 10 |
1986 | 9 |
1987 | 12 |
1988 | 9 |
1989 | 15 |
1990 | 20 |
1991 | 16 |
1992 | 11 |
1993 | 16 |
1994 | 16 |
1995 | 15 |
1996 | 13 |
1997 | 21 |
1998 | 11 |
1999 | 15 |
2000 | 14 |
2001 | 8 |
2002 | 11 |
2003 | 17 |
2004 | 18 |
2005 | 13 |
2006 | 23 |
2007 | 12 |
2008 | 8 |
2009 | 9 |
2010 | 6 |
2011 | 12 |
2012 | 12 |
2013 | 12 |
2014 | 14 |
2015 | 8 |
2016 | 12 |
2017 | 8 |
2018 | 12 |
2019 | 8 |
2020 | 9 |
2021 | 9 |
2022 | 14 |
2023 | 10 |
2024 | 14 |