Denerio
A name of uncertain etymology, possibly derived from Spanish "dinero" meaning "money".
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Denerio. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Denerio today is around 33 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Denerio births was 1992 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Denerio. 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 Denerio. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
1992
7 babies that year
Average age
33
years old
1992 SSA rank
#6,850
Tracked since 1992
Popularity
Denerio: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Denerio 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 Denerio 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 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Denerio
The name Denerio has its roots in the Latin language, originating from the ancient Roman era. It is derived from the Latin word "denarius," which was a small silver coin used during the Roman Republic and Empire. The denarius was a widely circulated currency and played a significant role in trade and commerce.
In ancient Roman texts, the denarius is mentioned frequently, often in connection with financial transactions, taxes, and military payments. The term "denarius" is also found in various historical records and inscriptions from that period, indicating its widespread use and importance in daily life.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Denerio can be traced back to the late Roman Empire, where it was likely used as a surname or cognomen for individuals associated with minting, banking, or financial professions. Over time, the name transitioned from a surname to a given name, albeit relatively uncommon.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Denerio was a Roman banker and moneylender who lived during the 2nd century AD. Unfortunately, historical records do not provide many details about his life or specific years of birth and death.
In the 5th century AD, a Roman soldier named Denerio is mentioned in the chronicles of the Byzantine historian Procopius of Caesarea. Procopius records that Denerio served under the Byzantine general Belisarius during the Gothic War, which took place between 535 and 554 AD.
During the Middle Ages, the name Denerio gained some popularity among Italian families, particularly those involved in trade and commerce. One notable figure was Denerio Alighieri, a 13th-century merchant from Florence who was distantly related to the famous poet Dante Alighieri. Denerio Alighieri's exact dates of birth and death are unknown, but he is mentioned in several commercial records from the 1260s.
In the 16th century, a Spanish explorer named Denerio de Alvarado accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to Mexico. De Alvarado was born in 1492 and died around 1568. He is known for his involvement in the conquest of Mexico and his subsequent role as a colonial administrator in the region.
Another individual with the name Denerio was a Portuguese artist and engraver named Denerio Ferreira, who lived during the late 17th and early 18th centuries. Ferreira was born in 1667 and died in 1728. He is renowned for his intricate engravings and illustrations, which adorned various books and publications of his time.
People
Denerio + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Denerio as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Denerio: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Denerio?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Denerio 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 Denerio a common name?
We classify Denerio 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 Denerio most popular?
The single biggest year for Denerio was 1992, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Denerio is about 33 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 Denerio in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Denerio a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Denerio 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 Denerio still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Denerio 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 Denerio 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 have Denerio as a first name?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.