Emilio Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Emilio is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Emilio?
Emilio is spelled E-M-I-L-I-O. The name has 6 letters.
Emilio at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Emilio is derived from the Roman family name Aemilius, which may mean “rival” or “eager.”
- Origin
- Emilio is derived from the Latin name Aemilius, which was a Roman family name with an uncertain meaning related to ambition or rivalry.
- Pronunciation
- eh-MEE-lee-oh · 4 syllables
Emilio Popularity in 2025
Rank#154
Recorded Births2,397
- Boys usage fell 3 places to #154 and recorded 28 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 Emilio Mean?
Emilio is derived from the Roman family name Aemilius, which may mean “rival” or “eager.”
Origin: Emilio is derived from the Latin name Aemilius, which was a Roman family name with an uncertain meaning related to ambition or rivalry.
How Do You Pronounce Emilio?
Pronunciationeh-MEE-lee-oh
Syllables4
What Is the History of the Name Emilio?
- History
- The name Emilio has been used in various Romance language-speaking cultures, including Italian and Spanish contexts, reflecting its Roman origins.
Emilio Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2003 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 2,397 | #154 |
| 2024 | Boys | 2,369 | #151 |
| 2023 | Boys | 2,015 | #181 |
| 2022 | Boys | 1,909 | #198 |
| 2021 | Boys | 1,744 | #219 |
| 2020 | Boys | 1,629 | #229 |
| 2019 | Boys | 1,579 | #240 |
| 2018 | Boys | 1,494 | #248 |
| 2017 | Boys | 1,398 | #261 |
| 2016 | Boys | 1,345 | #273 |
| 2015 | Boys | 1,191 | #304 |
| 2014 | Boys | 1,281 | #281 |
| 2013 | Boys | 1,180 | #297 |
| 2012 | Boys | 1,171 | #297 |
| 2011 | Boys | 1,090 | #302 |
| 2010 | Boys | 1,035 | #308 |
| 2009 | Boys | 1,027 | #312 |
| 2008 | Boys | 1,209 | #282 |
| 2007 | Boys | 1,248 | #275 |
| 2006 | Boys | 1,123 | #297 |
| 2005 | Boys | 1,217 | #274 |
| 2004 | Girls | 5 | #16,099 |
| 2004 | Boys | 1,070 | #297 |
| 2003 | Boys | 957 | #312 |
When Was Emilio 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
2,397 recorded births
National rank #154
2024 · Boys
2,369 recorded births
National rank #151
2023 · Boys
2,015 recorded births
National rank #181
2022 · Boys
1,909 recorded births
National rank #198
Where Emilio 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 |
|---|---|---|
| CA | #66 | 540 |
| NV | #68 | 43 |
| AZ | #71 | 104 |
| NM | #74 | 23 |
| TX | #80 | 480 |
| IL | #101 | 114 |
| CO | #110 | 63 |
| WA | #114 | 68 |