Fulvio
Of Latin origin, meaning "tawny-haired" or "golden-yellow".
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Fulvio. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Fulvio today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Fulvio births was 1916 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Fulvio. 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 Fulvio. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1916
8 babies that year
Average age
-
1923 SSA rank
#3,597
Tracked since 1880
Origin
Meaning and history of Fulvio
The name Fulvio has its origins in ancient Rome, derived from the Latin word "fulvus," which means "reddish-yellow" or "tawny." It was initially used as a Roman cognomen or family name.
During the Roman Republican and Imperial periods, the name Fulvio was borne by several notable figures. One of the earliest recorded instances was Marcus Fulvius Flaccus, a Roman consul who lived in the 3rd century BC and played a prominent role in the Second Punic War against Carthage.
Another historical figure bearing the name Fulvio was Quintus Fulvius Nobilior, a Roman statesman and military commander active in the 2nd century BC. He was known for his victories against the Aetolian League in Greece and for bringing back numerous works of art to Rome after his campaigns.
In the 1st century BC, Fulvius Ursinus was a Roman rhetorician and grammarian who authored a work on ancient Roman customs and traditions, titled "De antiquitatibus." His writings provided valuable insights into the cultural practices of ancient Rome.
During the Renaissance period, the name Fulvio gained popularity once again. One notable bearer was Fulvio Orsini, an Italian humanist and antiquarian who lived from 1529 to 1600. He was renowned for his vast collection of ancient manuscripts and artifacts, as well as his contributions to the study of classical literature.
Another prominent figure with the name Fulvio was Fulvio Testi, an Italian poet and courtier born in 1593. He served as the secretary to the Duke of Modena and produced a significant body of poetic works, including his famous collection "Rime," published in 1617.
Throughout history, the name Fulvio has been associated with individuals from various fields, including literature, politics, academia, and the arts. Its ancient Roman roots and connection to the color "reddish-yellow" or "tawny" have contributed to its enduring legacy and cultural significance.
People
Fulvio + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Fulvio as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with F
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FAQ
Fulvio: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Fulvio?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Fulvio 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 - US residents.
Is Fulvio a common name?
We classify Fulvio as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 25 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Fulvio most popular?
The single biggest year for Fulvio was 1916, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Fulvio is about 0 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Fulvio a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Fulvio 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.