Eluterio
Of Latin origin, meaning "free" or "liberated".
Name Census estimates that about 176 living Americans carry the first name Eluterio. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Eluterio today is around 64 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Eluterio births was 1926 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Eluterio. 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.
People living today
176
~ 1 in 1,947,468 Americans
Peak year
1926
12 babies that year
Average age
64
years old
1992 SSA rank
#8,832
Tracked since 1905
Popularity
Eluterio: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Eluterio from the 1900s through to the 1990s, spanning 10 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 85 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Eluterio 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 Eluterio during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Eluterios live
Origin
Meaning and history of Eluterio
The name Eluterio has its origins in Ancient Greek and Latin languages. It is derived from the Greek word "eleutherios," which means "free" or "liberated." The name can also be traced back to the Latin word "eleutherius," which has a similar meaning.
In ancient times, the name Eluterio was used to symbolize freedom and liberty. It was often given to children born into families that valued independence and self-determination.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Eluterio can be found in the writings of the ancient Roman philosopher Seneca, who lived from around 4 BC to 65 AD. Seneca mentioned an individual named Eluterio in his philosophical works, although little is known about this person's identity or significance.
During the Middle Ages, the name Eluterio was relatively uncommon but still used in some parts of Europe, particularly in regions with strong ties to the Classical Greek and Roman traditions.
One notable figure in history who bore the name Eluterio was an Italian painter from the 16th century. Eluterio da Fabriano (1498-1564) was a Renaissance artist known for his religious paintings and frescoes, many of which can still be found in churches and museums throughout Italy.
Another Eluterio of historical significance was a Spanish military officer and explorer who lived in the 17th century. Eluterio de Benavides (1620-1689) was a member of the Spanish colonial government in New Mexico and played a role in the exploration and settlement of the American Southwest.
In the 19th century, a Brazilian lawyer and politician named Eluterio Pessoa (1820-1890) made a significant impact on the country's legal and political systems. He served as a judge and later became a member of the Brazilian Senate.
Another notable Eluterio was Eluterio Quintanilla (1845-1919), a Mexican military leader and politician who fought in the Mexican Revolution and later served as the governor of the state of Querétaro.
While not as common as in ancient times, the name Eluterio has continued to be used in various cultures and regions throughout history, often carrying with it the symbolic meaning of freedom and independence.
People
Eluterio + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Eluterio as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Eluterio: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Eluterio?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 176 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Eluterio 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 1,947,468 US residents.
Is Eluterio a common name?
We classify Eluterio as "Very Rare". It ranks above 72.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 394 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Eluterio most popular?
The single biggest year for Eluterio was 1926, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Eluterio is about 64 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Eluterio a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Eluterio 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.
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.