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Elio: Meaning, origin and popularity

Pronounced EL-ee-oh · 3 syllables

Derived from Ancient Greek (Helios).

Origin
Greek
Pronunciation
EL-ee-oh
US rank (2025)
#388
US babies a year
about 481 (2021–2025)
Peak
around 2020
Style
Rising

How popular is Elio?

Elio was the #388 name in the US in 2025, given to 818 babies. It’s rising: up 928% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.

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Babies named Elio in the US by five-year period, relative to its peak (around 2020).

Around the world

CountryRank
United States#388
England & Wales#657
Scotland#892
Ireland#359
France#16
Canada#173
Australia#274

How old are people named Elio?

Half of US adults named Elio are older than 37; most are between 19 and 71. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)

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Questions about Elio

How do you pronounce Elio?

Elio is pronounced EL-ee-oh.

How popular is the name Elio?

Elio was the #388 name in the US in 2025, given to 818 babies. It’s rising: up 928% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.

How old are people named Elio?

Half of US adults named Elio are older than 37. Most are between 19 and 71.