Accursio
A masculine name possibly of Latinate origin meaning "allowed, granted".
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Accursio. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Accursio today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Accursio births was 1913 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Accursio. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Accursio. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1913
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1913 SSA rank
#2,825
Tracked since 1913
Popularity
Accursio: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Accursio by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Accursio during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Accursio
The name Accursio is of Italian origin and can be traced back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Latin word "accursus," which means "to hasten" or "to run to." This name was likely given to children with the hope that they would grow up to be swift or active individuals.
In the 12th century, one of the earliest known bearers of this name was Accursio da Reggio, also known as Accursius (c. 1182-1263). He was a renowned Italian jurist and professor of law at the University of Bologna. Accursio da Reggio is best known for his influential work, the "Glossa Ordinaria," which was a comprehensive commentary on the Corpus Juris Civilis, a fundamental text of Roman law.
Another notable figure with this name was Accursio da Montemelino (c. 1295-1370), an Italian jurist and professor of canon law at the University of Bologna. He was highly respected for his expertise in legal matters and contributed significantly to the development of canon law during his time.
In the 15th century, Accursio di Bettino Manucci (c. 1440-1515) was an Italian Renaissance humanist and philosopher. He taught at the University of Padua and was known for his works on rhetoric and philosophy, which were influential during the Renaissance period.
Moving forward to the 16th century, Accursio Bonfanti (c. 1520-1590) was an Italian physician and botanist. He made notable contributions to the study of medicinal plants and published several works on the subject, including a treatise on the plants mentioned in the works of Pliny the Elder.
In the 17th century, Accursio Caloiro (c. 1610-1685) was an Italian sculptor and architect who worked in Rome. He was commissioned to create several important works, including sculptures for the Basilica of St. Peter and the Church of Sant'Agnese in Agone.
While the name Accursio has its roots in medieval Italy, it has been used across different regions and cultures over the centuries, reflecting the diverse histories and traditions associated with this name.
People
Accursio + last name combinations
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FAQ
Accursio: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Accursio?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Accursio going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about - US residents.
Is Accursio a common name?
We classify Accursio as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Accursio most popular?
The single biggest year for Accursio was 1913, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Accursio is about 0 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Accursio in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Accursio a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Accursio in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Accursio still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Accursio in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Accursio can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Accursio?
See how many people have the name Accursio on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.