Total births
27
Boys' name · since 1971
Dionysius
Since 1971, U.S. Social Security records show 27 babies named Dionysius, peaking in 2002. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 27
- total births
- 1971–2002
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 44%
- born in that decade
Dionysius is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 27 have been recorded since 1971.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Dionysius has been recorded 27 times among boys since 1971, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1971 to 2002.
- 27 total births
- 1971–2002 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 44% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
27 boys have been named Dionysius since 1971, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2002.
- 27
- total births
- 1971–2002
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 44%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
44% of everyone ever named Dionysius was born in this single decade.
2002
Single peak year
7 babies were named Dionysius in 2002 - its busiest year on record.
Dionysius's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Dionysius's SSA record in two at 1994 and the more recent half accounts for 63% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 37%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1971, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2002 peak of 7, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Dionysius at a glance
Last recorded 2002Peak year
2002
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1971
Dionysius popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1971–2002
- Peak year (2002)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 32 years of records
Dionysius by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Dionysius's strongest decade.
12 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 44% of all-time use.
Dionysius births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
5 births
- 1980s
1980s
5 births
- 1990s
1990s
5 births
- 2000s
2000s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 12 births (44% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dionysius? ▼
Since 1971, Social Security records show 27 babies named Dionysius. The most recent recorded year was 2002. Its busiest year on record was 2002, with 7 births.
When was Dionysius most popular? ▼
Dionysius was most popular in the 2000s decade with 12 total births. The single peak year was 2002.
How long has the name Dionysius been used? ▼
Records for Dionysius go back to 1971, giving 32 years of history through 2002.
What names are similar to Dionysius? ▼
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.
Keep exploring Dionysius
Nearby Names Like Dionysius
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Dionysius
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 Dionysius side by side: Dionysius vs Dion Dionysius vs Dionte Dionysius vs Dior
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1971–2002 (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. "Dionysius: Baby Name Since 1971 - 27 Births, Peak 2002." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/dionysius. 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 Dionysius 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 July 2026.