Elio is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #2335 in 2016 with 9 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 147 births ranking #308. In 2016, approximately 1 in every 36,881 boys born was named Elio. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Elio is a bright, elegant name usually linked with the sun. It feels airy and modern, but the roots behind it reach back to older Greek and Latin sun-name traditions.
The name has been used in Italian and Spanish settings and has grown in wider international appeal because of its clean sound and positive image. Its modern rise has also been helped by literary and film visibility.