Aquileo
Derived from the Latin name "Aquilio", meaning "eagle" or "eaglet".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Aquileo. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Aquileo today is around 35 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Aquileo births was 1990 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Aquileo. 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 Aquileo. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1990
5 babies that year
Average age
35
years old
1990 SSA rank
#8,187
Tracked since 1990
Census
Aquileo in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 301 people with the first name Aquileo, which placed it at #29,423 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#29,423
National first-name rank
People counted
301
301 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Hispanic or Latino
97.7% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Aquileo
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Aquileo is Hispanic at 97.7%. The next largest groups are White (2.0%) and Black (0.3%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Aquileo described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Aquileo at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino97.7% · 294
- White2.0% · 6
- Black or African American0.3% · 1
Popularity
Aquileo: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Aquileo 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 Aquileo during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Aquileo
The given name Aquileo has its roots in ancient Latin. It is derived from the Latin word "aquila," which means "eagle." The name likely emerged during the time of the Roman Empire, where the eagle was a prominent symbol associated with strength, power, and majesty.
In Roman mythology, the eagle was considered sacred and was often depicted as the companion of Jupiter, the king of the gods. As a result, the name Aquileo may have been bestowed upon individuals who were seen as possessing qualities of bravery, nobility, and leadership.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Aquileo can be found in the writings of the Roman historian Tacitus, who mentioned an individual with this name in his work "Annals." However, the exact details surrounding this individual remain obscure.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Aquileo. One such individual was Aquileo Crespelani (1450-1519), an Italian painter and architect from Bologna. He is best known for his contributions to the Basilica of San Petronio and the Palazzo dei Banchi in Bologna.
Another prominent figure was Aquileo Coppe (1488-1536), an Italian humanist and poet from Perugia. He was renowned for his Latin poetry and his involvement in the cultural and intellectual circles of his time.
In the realm of religion, Aquileo Gagliardi (1537-1609) was an Italian Catholic prelate who served as the Bishop of Manfredonia from 1587 until his death. He played a significant role in the Catholic Reformation and was known for his efforts in reforming religious practices within his diocese.
Moving forward in time, Aquileo Parra (1825-1900) was a Venezuelan military leader and politician who served as the President of Venezuela from 1890 to 1892. He played a pivotal role in the country's political landscape during the late 19th century.
Another notable figure was Aquileo Ramirez (1901-1989), a Cuban painter and sculptor known for his vibrant and expressive works. He was a prominent figure in the Cuban avant-garde art movement and his works are displayed in various museums and galleries around the world.
While the name Aquileo may not be as common today as it once was, its rich historical significance and association with strength, nobility, and leadership have left an indelible mark on the cultural tapestry of various civilizations.
People
Aquileo + last name combinations
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FAQ
Aquileo: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Aquileo?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Aquileo 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Aquileo a common name?
We classify Aquileo as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% 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 Aquileo most popular?
The single biggest year for Aquileo was 1990, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Aquileo is about 35 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Aquileo in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 301 people with the name Aquileo, or 0.10 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #29,423 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Aquileo in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Aquileo?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Aquileo leans strongly male. 299 people counted with this name were male (98.7%), compared with 4 female bearers (1.3%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Aquileo?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Aquileo is Hispanic at 97.7%. The next largest groups are White (2.0%) and Black (0.3%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Aquileo most often in the Census?
Hispanic is the largest reported group for people named Aquileo in the 2020 Census, accounting for 97.7% (294 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Aquileo in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Aquileo a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Aquileo 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 Aquileo still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Aquileo 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 Aquileo 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.
How many people are named Aquileo?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.