Elio Boy

Popularity: #450 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationEL-ee-oh / ˈɛli.oʊ

Italian; Spanish

Meaning

Italian: 'sun'; Spanish: 'the sun'

Historical & Cultural Background

Elio is derived from the Greek name Helios, which means 'sun'. It has been used in various cultures, particularly in Italy and Spain. The name has gained popularity in recent years, reflecting a trend towards nature-inspired names. Elio is also associated with warmth and brightness, qualities attributed to the sun.

Trend Summary

Elio has seen a rise in popularity in the United States, particularly in the last decade.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Eli
  • Elian

International Variants

  • Elio (Italian)
  • Elio (Spanish)
  • Helios (Greek)

Famous people named Elio

Elio Di Rupo is a Belgian politician who served as the Minister-President of Wallonia.

Elio Germano is an Italian actor known for his roles in films such as 'La nostra vita'.

Elio Fiorucci was an Italian fashion designer recognized for his innovative contributions to the fashion industry.

Elio Pace is a British musician and songwriter known for his work in the music industry.

Fictional characters named Elio

Elio Perlman is a character in the novel 'Call Me by Your Name' by André Aciman, known for his romantic journey.

Elio is a character in the animated film 'The Secret of Kells', where he plays a supporting role in the adventure.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Elio was first seen in the United States in 1912. Elio has ranked as high as #803 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Elio has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Elio (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 140
27%
TX 61
12%
NY 52
10%
FL 38
7%
IL 29
6%
WA 20
4%
MA 17
3%
MI 16
3%
AZ 16
3%
OH 16
3%
PA 12
2%
UT 12
2%
NC 11
2%
GA 10
2%
WI 10
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19128
191418
191523
191617
191715
191817
191919
192014
192124
192228
192325
192428
192526
192628
192725
192816
192921
193023
193117
193210
193323
19347
19356
19365
19375
19397
19406
19415
19439
19449
19465
19478
19498
19505
19516
19529
19539
19549
19555
19567
19576
195813
19598
19609
196121
196226
196315
196414
196516
196615
196713
196812
196918
197014
197113
197224
197312
197416
197516
197625
197719
197825
197919
198033
198132
198221
198326
198425
198535
198622
198724
198824
198925
199036
199133
199237
199338
199423
199528
199624
199723
199822
199928
200040
200131
200235
200349
200442
200544
200639
200749
200851
200948
201039
201138
201246
201343
201444
201563
201653
201768
2018128
2019149
2020185
2021284
2022275
2023424
2024599