Total births
2,094
Boys' name · since 1882
Dionicio
Since 1882, U.S. Social Security records show 2,094 babies named Dionicio, peaking in 1976. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #9011
- among boys today
- 2,094
- born since 1882
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 37%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Dionicio is the #9011 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 2,094 recorded since 1882.
Dionicio has 2,094 recorded births among boys since 1882, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #9011 as of the latest data, more common than 37% of boys, busiest in the 1990s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1882 to 2025.
- #9011 among boys today
- 2,094 born since 1882
- 1990s peak decade
- 37% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Dionicio is currently the #9011 boys' name in America, more common than 37% of boys - 2,094 born since 1882, peaking in the 1990s.
- #9011
- among boys today
- 2,094
- born since 1882
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 37%
- more common than other boys
Dionicio vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#9011
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 37% of names given to boys today.
1990s
Peak decade
12% of everyone ever named Dionicio was born in this single decade.
1976
Single peak year
33 babies were named Dionicio in 1976 - its busiest year on record.
How Dionicio compares
2,094 Top 21% higher than 79% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Dionicio's all-time total is 6x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Dionicio | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,094 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 33 | 23 | 22,252 |
Dionicio's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Dionicio's SSA record in two at 1964 and the more recent half accounts for 60% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 40%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1882, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1976 peak of 33, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Dionicio at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1976
Current rank
#9,011
Active since
1882
Dionicio popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1882–2025
- Peak year (1976)
- 33
- Annual births at peak, across 144 years of records
Dionicio by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Dionicio's strongest decade.
251 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 12% of all-time use.
Dionicio births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 15
1880s
15 births
- 1900s 22
1900s
22 births
- 1910s 77
1910s
77 births
- 1920s
1920s
160 births
- 1930s
1930s
162 births
- 1940s
1940s
157 births
- 1950s
1950s
169 births
- 1960s
1960s
176 births
- 1970s
1970s
226 births
- 1980s
1980s
217 births
- 1990s
1990s
251 births
- 2000s
2000s
230 births
- 2010s
2010s
156 births
- 2020s 76
2020s
76 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 251 births (12% of all-time use).
How Dionicio compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Dionicio's total volume
Dionicio vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Dionicio by state
Where Dionicio concentrates geographically, total births since 1882
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 925 | 44.2% |
| #2 | California | | 262 | 12.5% |
| #3 | New Mexico | | 12 | 0.6% |
Texas share of Dionicio's total US births 44.2%
Even split
925 of 2,094 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dionicio? ▼
Since 1882, Social Security records show 2,094 babies named Dionicio. Today it holds rank #9011 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 1976, with 33 births.
When was Dionicio most popular? ▼
Dionicio was most popular in the 1990s decade with 251 total births. The single peak year was 1976.
Where is Dionicio most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Dionicio are Texas (925 births), California (262 births), New Mexico (12 births).
How long has the name Dionicio been used? ▼
Dionicio has been recorded in Social Security data since 1882, spanning 144 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Dionicio? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Dion, Dionte, Dior, Diondre, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Dionicio's data
- Dionicio's decade-level peak was the 1990s (251 total births); usage has since declined to 76 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Dionicios (925 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Dionicio
Nearby Names Like Dionicio
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Dionicio
Dion Boy
#1120 18,914 births
Dionte Boy
#7363 3,143 births
Dior Boy
#1323 2,138 births
Diondre Boy
#6926 1,441 births
Dionisio Boy
#6228 1,194 births
Compare Dionicio side by side: Dionicio vs Dion Dionicio vs Dionte Dionicio vs Dior
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Dionicio
Harvie #9010
1,646 births · Peak 1922
Kelley #9012
6,286 births · Peak 1968
Garnett #9009
3,857 births · Peak 1920
Chauncy #9013
1,257 births · Peak 1978
Elonzo #9008
236 births · Peak 2021
Isidor #9014
419 births · Peak 1914
Gerrit #9007
2,877 births · Peak 1916
Haskell #9015
3,700 births · Peak 1919
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1882–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Dionicio: #9011 Boys' Name - 2,094 Births, Peak 1976." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/dionicio. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Dionicio draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.