Elio is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #431 in 2023 with 91 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 147 births ranking #308. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 3,040 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.