Attilio
Attilio is a boy's name of Italian origin.
Meaning
Fatherly or belonging to the Roman clan Atilius.
Origin and history
Attilio is a traditional masculine name of Italian and ancient Roman origin, derived from the Latin clan name Atilius. It has a long historical usage in Italy but remains relatively rare in the United States. Today, it serves as a distinctive classic choice for parents seeking an Italian heritage name.
Popularity in the United States
1,065 babies in the United States have been named Attilio since 1880. It ranks #3620 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1899.
States where it is most popular
- NY (51.3 %)
- PA (25.6 %)
- MA (7.8 %)
- NJ (5.4 %)
- CA (5.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 16 |
| 1910-1920 | 311 |
| 1920-1930 | 329 |
| 1930-1940 | 120 |
| 1940-1950 | 42 |
| 1950-1960 | 56 |
| 1960-1970 | 50 |
| 1970-1980 | 47 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 10 |
| 2000-2010 | 13 |
| 2010-2019 | 43 |
| 2020-2029 | 28 |
Famous people named Attilio
- Attilio Lombardo: soccer player, coach
Fun facts
- The name traces back to the Roman gens Atilia, whose prominent members included the Roman general Marcus Atilius Regulus.
- The root is believed to derive from the Gothic or nursery Latin word 'atta', an affectionate term for father.