Total births
1,194
Boys' name · since 1913
Dionisio
Since 1913, U.S. Social Security records show 1,194 babies named Dionisio, peaking in 1977. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #6228
- among boys today
- 1,194
- born since 1913
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 56%
- more common than other boys
Dionisio currently ranks #6228 among boys' names in America, with 1,194 babies recorded since 1913.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Dionisio has been recorded 1,194 times among boys since 1913, currently ranked #6228 nationally and more common than 56% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1913 to 2025.
- #6228 among boys today
- 1,194 born since 1913
- 1970s peak decade
- 56% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Dionisio is currently the #6228 boys' name in America, more common than 56% of boys - 1,194 born since 1913, peaking in the 1970s.
- #6228
- among boys today
- 1,194
- born since 1913
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 56%
- more common than other boys
Dionisio vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#6228
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 56% of names given to boys today.
1970s
Peak decade
13% of everyone ever named Dionisio was born in this single decade.
1977
Single peak year
23 babies were named Dionisio in 1977 - its busiest year on record.
How Dionisio compares
1,194 Top 28% higher than 72% 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
Dionisio's all-time total is 3x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Dionisio | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,194 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 23 | 23 | 22,252 |
Dionisio's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Dionisio splits its recorded history at 1973: 58% of all births land in the more recent half, 42% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1913 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1977 peak of 23 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Dionisio at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1977
Current rank
#6,228
Active since
1913
Dionisio popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1913–2025
- Peak year (1977)
- 23
- Annual births at peak, across 113 years of records
Dionisio by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Dionisio's strongest decade.
155 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 13% of all-time use.
Dionisio births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 46
1910s
46 births
- 1920s
1920s
84 births
- 1930s 58
1930s
58 births
- 1940s 53
1940s
53 births
- 1950s
1950s
94 births
- 1960s
1960s
128 births
- 1970s
1970s
155 births
- 1980s
1980s
123 births
- 1990s
1990s
154 births
- 2000s
2000s
133 births
- 2010s
2010s
104 births
- 2020s
2020s
62 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 155 births (13% of all-time use).
How Dionisio 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 Dionisio's total volume
Dionisio vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Dionisio by state
Where Dionisio concentrates geographically, total births since 1913
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 101 | 8.5% |
| #2 | California | | 63 | 5.3% |
| #3 | New York | | 63 | 5.3% |
| #4 | New Jersey | | 5 | 0.4% |
Texas share of Dionisio's total US births 8.5%
Even split
101 of 1,194 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dionisio? ▼
Since 1913, Social Security records show 1,194 babies named Dionisio. Today it holds rank #6228 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 1977, with 23 births.
When was Dionisio most popular? ▼
Dionisio was most popular in the 1970s decade with 155 total births. The single peak year was 1977.
Where is Dionisio most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Dionisio are Texas (101 births), California (63 births), New York (63 births).
How long has the name Dionisio been used? ▼
Dionisio has been recorded in Social Security data since 1913, spanning 113 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Dionisio? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Dion, Dionte, Dior, Dionicio, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Dionisio's data
- Dionisio's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (155 total births) through the 2020s (62) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Dionisios (101 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 Dionisio
Nearby Names Like Dionisio
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Dionisio
Dion Boy
#1120 18,914 births
Dionte Boy
#7363 3,143 births
Dior Boy
#1323 2,138 births
Dionicio Boy
#9011 2,094 births
Diondre Boy
#6926 1,441 births
Compare Dionisio side by side: Dionisio vs Dion Dionisio vs Dionte Dionisio vs Dior
Related Names
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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, 1913–2025 (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. "Dionisio: #6228 Boys' Name - 1,194 Births, Peak 1977." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/dionisio. 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 Dionisio 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.