Eleuterio
Eleuterio is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Free or liberator.
Origin and history
Eleuterio is a masculine name derived from the Ancient Greek name Eleutherios. It carries the meaning of 'free' or 'liberator' and was historically associated with Saint Eleutherius. It is rare in the modern United States, with historical usage primarily within traditional Spanish-speaking communities.
Popularity in the United States
756 babies in the United States have been named Eleuterio since 1880. It ranks #3920 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (89.8 %)
- CA (10.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 19 |
| 1920-1930 | 102 |
| 1930-1940 | 82 |
| 1940-1950 | 44 |
| 1950-1960 | 80 |
| 1960-1970 | 63 |
| 1970-1980 | 89 |
| 1980-1990 | 87 |
| 1990-2000 | 92 |
| 2000-2010 | 82 |
| 2010-2019 | 16 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Eleuterio
- Eleuterio Quintanilla: educator, writer
Fun facts
- The name stems from the Ancient Greek epithet Eleutherios, which was also associated with the deity Zeus as a liberator.
- Pope Eleutherius was the bishop of Rome in the late second century.