Eulalio
A masculine name of Greek origin meaning "well spoken" or "eloquent".
Name Census estimates that about 972 living Americans carry the first name Eulalio. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Eulalio today is around 48 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Eulalio births was 1929 (36 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Eulalio. 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
972
~ 1 in 352,628 Americans
Peak year
1929
36 babies that year
Average age
48
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,226
Tracked since 1913
Popularity
Eulalio: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Eulalio from the 1910s through to the 2020s, spanning 12 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 217 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
Eulalio 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 Eulalio during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Eulalios live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Texas, California, Arizona recorded the most babies named Eulalio, while Arizona, California, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 302 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Eulalio
The name Eulalio originates from the Greek language and culture. It is derived from the Greek word "eulogios," which means "to praise" or "to bless." The name likely emerged during the early Christian era, as it reflects the religious significance of praising and blessing.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Eulalio can be found in the Catholic Church's list of martyrs and saints. Saint Eulalio was a young Christian who was martyred during the Diocletian persecution in the early 4th century AD in what is now modern-day Spain.
The name Eulalio gained popularity in various regions influenced by the Byzantine Empire and the spread of Christianity. It was particularly common in parts of southern Europe, including Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Eulalio. One of the earliest recorded was Eulalio, a Roman Catholic bishop who lived in the 5th century AD and served as the Bishop of Amasya in modern-day Turkey.
Another prominent figure with this name was Eulalio Gutiérrez (1881-1939), a Mexican lawyer, writer, and politician who served as the President of Mexico for a brief period in 1914 during the Mexican Revolution.
In the field of literature, Eulalio Ferrer (1912-1979) was a renowned Spanish poet and essayist who contributed significantly to the Canarian literary movement.
Eulalio González Ramírez (1876-1945), better known as Piporro, was a prominent Mexican artist and caricaturist who gained recognition for his satirical works in the early 20th century.
In the realm of sports, Eulalio Arriaga (1892-1976) was a Mexican athlete who won a silver medal in the marathon event at the 1924 Summer Olympics held in Paris.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Eulalio throughout history, reflecting its enduring presence across various cultures and time periods.
People
Eulalio + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Eulalio 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
Eulalio: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Eulalio?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 972 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Eulalio 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 352,628 US residents.
Is Eulalio a common name?
We classify Eulalio as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,552 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Eulalio most popular?
The single biggest year for Eulalio was 1929, when 36 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Eulalio is about 48 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Eulalio a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Eulalio 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.