Apolonio
Apolonio is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Dedicated to Apollo or belonging to Apollo.
Origin and history
Apolonio is a masculine name of Ancient Greek origin, derived from Apollonios, meaning belonging or dedicated to the god Apollo. Though historically significant in the Greco-Roman world, it is rarely given in modern times in the United States, appearing mostly within Hispanic communities.
Popularity in the United States
1,470 babies in the United States have been named Apolonio since 1880. It ranks #3260 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (84.2 %)
- CA (14.5 %)
- NM (1.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 70 |
| 1920-1930 | 242 |
| 1930-1940 | 154 |
| 1940-1950 | 165 |
| 1950-1960 | 148 |
| 1960-1970 | 135 |
| 1970-1980 | 162 |
| 1980-1990 | 152 |
| 1990-2000 | 124 |
| 2000-2010 | 87 |
| 2010-2019 | 26 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Apolonio
- Apolonio Aguilar: Artisan, Bladesmith
Fun facts
- The name stems from ancient Greco-Roman traditions, famously borne by figures like Apollonius of Rhodes.
- Several early Christian martyrs bore Latinized or Spanish variations of this classical name.