Dulio
An Italian masculine name originating from the Latin word dulus meaning "service".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Dulio. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Dulio today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dulio births was 1998 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dulio. 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 Dulio. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1998
5 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
1998 SSA rank
#10,070
Tracked since 1998
Popularity
Dulio: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Dulio 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 Dulio 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 Dulio
The given name Dulio is of Latin origin, derived from the word "dulcis," which means "sweet" or "pleasant." It is believed to have emerged during the Roman era, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the 1st century AD.
In ancient Rome, Dulio was initially a nickname or a pet name given to individuals with a pleasant or agreeable demeanor. Over time, it evolved into a formal given name, particularly among the Roman nobility and upper classes.
One of the earliest known references to the name Dulio can be found in the writings of the Roman historian Tacitus, who mentioned a man named Dulio Valerius in his work "Annals." This suggests that the name was already in use during the 1st century AD.
During the Middle Ages, the name Dulio gained popularity in certain regions of Italy, particularly in the northern regions. It was often associated with the Catholic Church and religious figures, as the Latin word "dulcis" also carried connotations of piety and devotion.
One notable figure from this period was Dulio Campano (1460-1528), an Italian humanist scholar and poet who served as a secretary to several popes. His works, including Latin poems and orations, contributed to the Renaissance revival of classical literature.
In the 16th century, Dulio Amigazzi (1506-1581) was an Italian painter and architect from Parma. He is best known for his work on the Basilica of Santa Maria della Steccata in Parma, where he designed the Renaissance-style façade and interior decorations.
Another prominent figure bearing the name Dulio was Dulio Davanzati (1509-1568), an Italian banker and merchant who lived in Florence during the Renaissance. He is remembered for his influential work "Lezione delle Monete" (Lesson on Coinage), which explored economic and monetary policies.
In the 19th century, Dulio Caminada (1834-1896) was a Swiss painter and sculptor known for his portraits and religious artworks. He studied at the Accademia di San Luca in Rome and later became a professor at the Academy of Fine Arts in Milan.
While the name Dulio has been more commonly used in Italy and other parts of Europe throughout history, it has also found its way into other cultures and languages, albeit with varying spellings and pronunciations.
People
Dulio + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dulio 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
Dulio: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dulio?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dulio 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 Dulio a common name?
We classify Dulio 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 Dulio most popular?
The single biggest year for Dulio was 1998, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dulio is about 28 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 Dulio in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Dulio a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dulio 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 Dulio still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Dulio 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 Dulio 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 share the name Dulio?
Want to know how many people have the name Dulio? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.