boy's name
Dionysius
dy-uh-NISH-ee-us (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 5
- Letters 9
- Births on record 27
Dionysius is a boy's name with 5 syllables. In 2002 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 2002, when 7 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1971.
- 5 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Dionysius Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 12 |
How Popular Is Dionysius?
In 2002, Dionysius was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Dionysius
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Dionysius Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Dionysius over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Dionysius
- English dy-uh-NISH-ee-us
Sibling Names for Dionysius
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Dionysius — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Dionysius
How popular is the name Dionysius?
In 2002, Dionysius was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Dionysius a girl's or a boy's name?
Dionysius is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Dionysius?
Dionysius has 5 syllables.
When was Dionysius most popular?
Dionysius peaked in 2002, when 7 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.