Emilio is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #219 in 2021 with 1,743 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 2,397 births ranking #154. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 127.2%. In 2021, approximately 1 in every 1,003 boys born was named Emilio. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Emilio is a stylish Romance-language classic from the Aemilius name family. It feels smooth and modern in English while resting on very old Latin roots.
The name has long been established across Spanish- and Italian-speaking cultures. Its familiar sound and continental style have helped it travel well beyond those traditions.