Acelino
A masculine Portuguese name derived from the Spanish name "Acellino", itself from Latin "acellus" meaning "a young stag".
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Acelino. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Acelino today is around 23 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Acelino births was 2003 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Acelino. 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 Acelino. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
2003
7 babies that year
Average age
23
years old
2003 SSA rank
#8,655
Tracked since 2003
Popularity
Acelino: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Acelino 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 Acelino during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Acelino
The name Acelino is believed to have its origins in Latin, derived from the words "acerinus" and "linum," which together translate to "maple linen." This suggests a connection to the textile industry or the cultivation of maple trees in ancient times. The earliest recorded use of Acelino can be traced back to the 5th century AD in parts of the Roman Empire, particularly in regions that are now modern-day Italy and Greece.
While not widely mentioned in ancient texts or religious scriptures, there are a few historical references to individuals bearing the name Acelino. One notable example is Acelino Gallio, a Roman statesman and philosopher who lived in the 1st century AD and served as a consul during the reign of Emperor Vespasian. Another early figure with this name was Acelino di Savoia, a nobleman from the House of Savoy in the 12th century, who played a role in the political affairs of the Kingdom of Arles.
The name Acelino gained some popularity during the Middle Ages, particularly in Italy and parts of southern Europe. One of the more famous bearers of this name was Acelino Boccardo, an Italian poet and scholar from Genoa who lived in the 13th century and authored several works on literature and philosophy.
In the 15th century, Acelino Fattiboni, an Italian artist and architect, made significant contributions to the Renaissance architecture of Florence, leaving his mark on several notable buildings and monuments in the city.
Another noteworthy figure was Acelino Crivelli, an Italian painter from the 15th century who was renowned for his works in the Renaissance style, particularly his altarpieces and religious paintings commissioned by churches and noble families.
While the name Acelino has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, it has continued to be used in various parts of the world, particularly in Italy and other regions with cultural ties to the Roman Empire and the Renaissance era.
People
Acelino + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Acelino as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
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FAQ
Acelino: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Acelino?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Acelino 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 1 in 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Acelino a common name?
We classify Acelino as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 7 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Acelino most popular?
The single biggest year for Acelino was 2003, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Acelino is about 23 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 Acelino in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Acelino a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Acelino 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 Acelino still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Acelino 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 Acelino 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 called Acelino?
For a quick modern take, check how many people share the name Acelino on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.