Elio Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Elio is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Elio?
Elio is spelled E-L-I-O. The name has 4 letters.
Elio at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Elio may derive from the Latin name Helios, meaning “sun.”
- Origin
- Elio is commonly associated with the Latin root name Helios, which refers to the sun.
- Pronunciation
- EH-lee-oh · 3 syllables
Elio Popularity in 2025
Rank#388
Recorded Births818
- Boys usage rose 119 places to #388 and recorded 217 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Elio Mean?
Elio may derive from the Latin name Helios, meaning “sun.”
Origin: Elio is commonly associated with the Latin root name Helios, which refers to the sun.
How Do You Pronounce Elio?
PronunciationEH-lee-oh
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Elio?
- History
- Elio has historical usage in Italian and Spanish contexts linked to Latin naming traditions associated with the personification of the sun.
Elio Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 818 | #388 |
| 2024 | Boys | 601 | #507 |
| 2023 | Boys | 426 | #645 |
| 2022 | Boys | 275 | #875 |
| 2021 | Boys | 286 | #831 |
| 2020 | Boys | 185 | #1,077 |
| 2019 | Boys | 149 | #1,258 |
| 2018 | Boys | 129 | #1,364 |
| 2017 | Boys | 68 | #2,049 |
| 2016 | Boys | 53 | #2,412 |
| 2015 | Boys | 63 | #2,169 |
| 2014 | Boys | 44 | #2,705 |
| 2013 | Boys | 43 | #2,715 |
| 2012 | Boys | 46 | #2,632 |
| 2011 | Boys | 38 | #3,000 |
| 2010 | Boys | 39 | #2,958 |
| 2009 | Boys | 48 | #2,585 |
| 2008 | Boys | 51 | #2,467 |
| 2007 | Boys | 49 | #2,533 |
| 2006 | Boys | 39 | #2,881 |
| 2005 | Boys | 44 | #2,528 |
| 2004 | Boys | 42 | #2,569 |
| 2003 | Boys | 49 | #2,206 |
| 2002 | Boys | 35 | #2,685 |
When Was Elio Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Boys
818 recorded births
National rank #388
2024 · Boys
601 recorded births
National rank #507
2023 · Boys
426 recorded births
National rank #645
2021 · Boys
286 recorded births
National rank #831
Where Elio Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| AK | #143 | 6 |
| CA | #159 | 244 |
| DC | #168 | 5 |
| WA | #209 | 38 |
| NV | #213 | 14 |
| CO | #221 | 29 |
| MA | #246 | 24 |
| IL | #289 | 37 |