Elio is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #646 in 2023 with 424 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 818 births ranking #388. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 1,666.7%. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 4,030 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.