Dionysus

“Dionysus (Διονύσιος) is a name derived from ancient Greek mythology”

Greece origin · Boy name

♂ 97% boys♀ 3% girls

#7863US 2023

10Births / yr

↓Falling

53All-time births

📅 Since 197300

How to pronounce Dionysus

die-ə-nie-səs(english)

/die-ə-nie-səs(english)/ · · 3 syllables

“Dionysus (Διονύσιος) is a name derived from ancient Greek mythology”

Greece origin · Boy name

What does Dionysus mean and where does it come from?

Dionysus (Διονύσιος) is a name derived from ancient Greek mythology. He is known as the god of wine, fertility, ritual madness, religious ecstasy, and theatre. The name is deeply entrenched in Greek culture, symbolizing celebration and excess. Dionysus was revered during festivals like Dionysia. The

Cultural significance

Dionysus has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in Greece-speaking communities, where it reflects values of greek.

Peak popularity

Reached #4478 in 1973 — currently #7863 in the US.

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What middle names flow best with Dionysus?

Dionysus works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Dionysus Grace

How popular is Dionysus right now?

Falling — down 1292 spots — currently #7863 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 2000–2023#7863 · Top 5.8%

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2020

2021

2022

2023

Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2023	#7863	10	▼ down 1292 · -23% births
2022	#6571	13	▲ up 2464 · +63% births
2021	#9035	8	▲ up 1801 · +33% births
2020	#10836	6	▼ down 3162 · -25% births
2000	#7674	8	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Dionysus

Best Year2022Rank #6571

Peak Count13

Average Rank#8396

Current Trend→Stable

Data Range2000 - 20235 years

The story of Dionysus

Dionysus is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 1973. With 53 total births recorded, Dionysus remains relatively uncommon.

Names that peaked alongside Dionysus in 1973:

Michael Christopher Jason James David

Dionysus by decade

Dionysus peaked in the 1970s. See all 1970s names →

Decade	Births
1970s	7
2000s	14
2010s ★	26
2020s	6

💎Dionysus has only 53 total recorded births since 1973 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Dionysus?

AFRICAN AMERICAN

DeionDeon

ANCIENT GREEK

Dion

ENGLISH

DenDennyDeonDion

MEDIEVAL ENGLISH

Tenney

What names sound and feel like Dionysus?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Dionysus also consider these

Dionysius

Greek · of Dionysus

Dionysios

Greece · Follower of Dionysus,

Dionyzas

Greek · A Greek name

Dimitrius

Greece · Dedicated to Demeter

Dimetrius

Greece · Greek

Nickolus

Greece · Victory of the

Dimitrious

Greece · follower of Demeter

Nichlous

Greece · victory of the

How is Dionysus written in other languages?

Διονυσος

Ancient Greek

Common questions about the name Dionysus

What does the name Dionysus mean?

Dionysus means "Greek" — a name rooted in Greece tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.

How popular is the name Dionysus?

Dionysus is currently a distinctive and less common name as a boy name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Dionysus have increased significantly in recent years.

What is the cultural origin of Dionysus?

Dionysus originates from Greece tradition. Greece names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

What sibling names go well with Dionysus?

Dionysus pairs beautifully with sibling names that share a similar Greece heritage or complement its melodic and flowing sound. Names with a similar vibe create a cohesive sibling set without matching too closely.

Is Dionysus trending right now?

Dionysus is currently on the rise — it has gained significant momentum in recent years as parents discover its appeal.