Baby Name Popularity Profile

Elio

Data-driven SSA statistics, rankings, and historical trends for Elio.

✦ The sun 🌍 Italian, Spanish, Greek nature mythological
National Rank (2025) #388
All-Time Peak Rank #388 Achieved 2025
Total U.S. Births 5,174 since 1880
Unisex Distribution 100.0% Boy / 0.0% Girl Male Archetype
First Recorded 1912 Last seen: 2025
Peak Decade 2020s 818 births in 2025
💡 The Elio Vibe: Considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.

🌍 Meaning & Etymology

Primary Meaning The sun
Language Origin Italian, Spanish, Greek
Origin Type multiple
Derived from the Greek word 'helios' meaning 'sun', and also a Roman family name Aelius.
Common Nicknames
Eli Leo
Pronunciation: EH-lee-oh
Themes & Categories
nature mythological
Etymology confidence: High

📖 The Story Behind Elio

According to SSA data, Elio achieved its highest historical rank of #388 in 2025. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2025 with 818 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 1198.4%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 77 consecutive years.

📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Registration footprint of Elio across 145 years of SSA data.

5-Year Trajectory Fast Rising
10-Year Shift +1198.4% Growth
18801920196020002025

📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 818 births in 2025
Years in Top 100 0 yrs
Years in Top 500 1 yrs
Registry Streak 77 yrs
Historical Volatility Stable Profile
Largest 1-Year Jump N/A
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 0
1890s: 0
1900s: 0
1910s: 117
1920s: 235
1930s: 103
1940s: 50
1950s: 77
1960s: 159
1970s: 183
1980s: 267
1990s: 292
2000s: 428
2010s: 672
2020s: 2,591

📐 Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables E-l-io
Letter Count 4 letters
Spelling Complexity Easy
Length Percentile Longer than 1.4% of names
Linguistic Profile: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 1.4% of SSA names. Starts with E, a letter used by only 3.9% of SSA names.

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📍 Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking State California
Top States California, Nevada, Florida, Washington, Colorado
States with Data 33
State 2025 Rank Total Births Peak Year 5-Yr Velocity
California #159 1,092 2025 +369.2% Growth
Nevada #219 30 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Florida #469 241 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Washington #210 107 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Colorado #227 78 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Arizona #347 70 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Texas #422 415 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Oregon #489 46 2023 Insufficient historical volume
New York #389 339 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Alaska #150 6 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Utah #729 29 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Illinois #294 147 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Massachusetts #248 72 2025 Insufficient historical volume
District of Columbia #179 12 2022 Insufficient historical volume
New Mexico #329 14 2024 Insufficient historical volume
New Jersey #614 48 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Georgia #503 48 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Connecticut #403 17 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Pennsylvania #465 83 2025 Insufficient historical volume
North Carolina #1186 43 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Wisconsin #641 29 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Michigan #550 55 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Minnesota #667 26 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Virginia #459 29 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Indiana #684 28 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Ohio #685 54 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Oklahoma #435 15 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Missouri #570 22 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Maryland #593 13 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Tennessee #650 18 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Iowa #604 10 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Nebraska #457 5 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Kansas #620 5 2025 Insufficient historical volume

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