God of wine, revelry, and theater
Derived from the Greek name Dionysos, it likely combines 'Dios' (of Zeus) with 'Nysa,' the name of the mountain where the god was raised. In Greek mythology, he is the deity associated with the vine, grape harvest, and ritual madness.
Less common today
Dionysus isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,564 in 2022.
The Greek god of wine and festivities · Greek Mythology
The camp director also known as Mr. D · Percy Jackson & The Olympians
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
