Basilio Boy

Popularity: #928 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: bah-ZEE-lee-oh /bəˈzili.oʊ/

Origin: Spanish; Italian; Greek

Meaning: Spanish: royal; Italian: kingly; Greek: king

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Basilio has its roots in the Greek name Basileios, which derives from the word "basileus," meaning "king" or "royal." This etymological lineage reflects a connection to nobility and leadership. The name was adopted into Latin as Basilius, which further influenced its development in various languages, including Italian and Spanish, where it became Basilio.

The transition into English occurred through the influence of these languages, particularly during the Renaissance when classical names were revived and incorporated into English usage. Historically, the name Basilio has been borne by several notable figures, including saints and monarchs.

One of the most significant early bearers was Saint Basil of Caesarea, a 4th-century bishop whose theological contributions were pivotal in the development of Christian doctrine. His feast day is celebrated in both the Eastern and Western Christian traditions, underscoring the name's ecclesiastical significance.

Additionally, the name appears in various historical texts and translations, including the Vulgate, the Latin translation of the Bible, where the name is rendered as Basilius. Culturally, the name Basilio carries connotations of strength and authority, resonating with its royal origins.

In various cultures, it has been associated with leadership and wisdom, often linked to figures of importance in religious and secular contexts. The name has also inspired various diminutive forms, such as Basil, which has its own historical significance.

The enduring nature of Basilio in different cultures reflects its deep-rooted connections to themes of power and reverence, making it a name of lasting importance throughout history.

Famous people named Basilio

In this section, you will find notable people named Basilio. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Basilio who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Basilio who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Basilio de Gálvez is a Spanish painter best known for his works in the 18th century, particularly in the genre of religious art.

Basilio P. C. is a Brazilian composer and musician best known for his contributions to contemporary classical music.

Fictional characters named Basilio

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Basilio is a fictional character from the novel Noli Me Tangere by José Rizal. He is a young boy who represents the hope of the Filipino people and is the son of Sisa, a tragic figure in the story.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Basilio, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

SebastianMatteoLeonardoAntonioGiovanniAlessandro

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Basilio. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

BasilCecilioLucilioSilvioTullioEmilioAurelioJulio

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Basilio was first seen in the United States in 1904.

Basilio has ranked as high as #5917 nationally, which occurred in 1990, and has been most popular in Texas, California, and New York.

In the past 5 years the name Basilio has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Basilio is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Basilio was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Basilio.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 10 10
2024 15 15
2023 6 6
2022 12 12
2021 10 10
2020 11 11
2019 13 13
2018 10 10
2017 11 11
2016 7 7
2015 12 12
2014 11 11
2013 9 9
2012 14 14
2011 14 14
2010 7 7
2009 22 22
2008 9 9
2007 14 14
2006 9 9
2005 19 19
2004 16 16
2003 17 17
2002 19 19
2001 12 12
2000 14 14
1999 15 15
1998 12 12
1997 14 14
1996 21 21
1995 17 17
1994 15 15
1993 21 21
1992 19 19
1991 20 20
1990 28 28
1989 19 19
1988 16 16
1987 17 17
1986 19 19
1985 15 15
1984 14 14
1983 15 15
1982 20 20
1981 25 25
1980 26 26
1979 21 21
1978 17 17
1977 17 17
1976 26 26
1975 10 10
1974 16 16
1973 22 22
1972 17 17
1971 27 27
1970 23 23
1969 20 20
1968 22 22
1967 19 19
1966 18 18
1965 14 14
1964 21 21
1963 24 24
1962 19 19
1961 19 19
1960 15 15
1959 17 17
1958 22 22
1957 21 21
1956 22 22
1955 26 26
1954 18 18
1953 19 19
1952 17 17
1951 15 15
1950 15 15
1949 20 20
1948 24 24
1947 10 10
1946 14 14
1945 19 19
1944 16 16
1943 15 15
1942 9 9
1941 6 6
1940 11 11
1939 13 13
1938 8 8
1937 17 17
1936 8 8
1935 17 17
1934 14 14
1933 9 9
1932 19 19
1931 16 16
1930 16 16
1929 16 16
1928 16 16
1927 16 16
1926 14 14
1925 8 8
1924 24 24
1923 11 11
1922 13 13
1921 18 18
1920 23 23
1919 12 12
1918 20 20
1917 13 13
1916 12 12
1915 12 12
1914 13 13
1912 6 6
1908 6 6
1904 5 5

Top States for Basilio (2009)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 8
62%
CA 5
38%