Rutilio
A boy's name of Latin origin with 83 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
a male given name
Rutilio is a boy's baby name of Latin origin, from Rutilius (a Roman family name possibly meaning 'red-haired' or 'golden'). Saint Rutilio Grande was the Salvadoran Jesuit priest martyred in 1977.
Rutilio carries the courage of a modern martyr — Roman heritage and Salvadoran sacrifice.
EtymologyShow more
Though Rutilio dates back to 1923 in U.S. records, its etymological path is not always straightforward. Names that predate modern naming databases sometimes resist easy classification — they may have been oral traditions, regional family names, or adaptations that were never systematically recorded. The Latin classification provides a starting point, but the full derivation likely involves more nuance than a single label can capture.
With only 83 recorded births, Rutilio has not been widely studied in naming literature — its story belongs primarily to the families who chose it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Rutilio has 13+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1923.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6 | #11871 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 10 | #12980 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 20 | #7682 | ▼ |
| 1980s | 24 | #6705 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 7 | #4836 | ▼ |
| 1940s | 8 | #2721 | — |
| 1920s | 8 | #3419 | — |
The Story of Rutilio
A Greatest Generation name
Peaking in 1923, Rutilio is a name steeped in history. Boys named Rutilio are most likely born between 1923 and 1933.
How rare is Rutilio?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Rutilio is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1923, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 1980s with 24 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Rutilio by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(13 years, 1923–2018)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 6 | #11871 |
| 2007 | 5 | #14002 |
| 2001 | 5 | #11958 |
| 1995 | 7 | #7649 |
| 1992 | 6 | #8265 |
| 1991 | 7 | #7133 |
| 1988 | 5 | #8276 |
| 1987 | 8 | #5361 |
| 1981 | 5 | #7079 |
| 1980 | 6 | #6104 |
| 1976 | 7 | #4836 |
| 1945 | 8 | #2721 |
| 1923 | 8 | #3419 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1923–2018