Rio Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationREE-oh / /ˈri.oʊ/Spanish; Portuguese; Japanese
Meaning
Spanish/Portuguese: river; Japanese: village
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Rio is derived from the Spanish and Portuguese word for 'river'. It has been used in various cultures, including Japanese, where it can mean 'village'. The name has gained popularity in recent years, particularly in English-speaking countries. It is often associated with vibrant imagery and nature.
Trend Summary
The name Rio has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over the past decade.
Similar Names
Variants
- Río
International Variants
- Río (Spanish); Rio (Portuguese); リオ (Rio) (Japanese)
Famous people named Rio
Rio Ferdinand is a retired English footballer known for his time with Manchester United and the England national team.
Rio de Janeiro is a major city in Brazil, famous for its beaches and the annual Carnival festival.
Rio Haryanto is an Indonesian racing driver who competed in Formula One.
Rio S. S. is a Brazilian singer-songwriter known for his contributions to the music scene.
Fictional characters named Rio
Rio is a character in the animated film 'Rio', where he is a domesticated macaw who embarks on an adventure in Brazil.
Rio is a character in the video game 'Rio', based on the animated film, where players engage in various mini-games.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Rio was first seen in the United States in 1920. Rio has ranked as high as #810 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Washington. In the past 5 years the name Rio has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Rio (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 132 | |
| FL | 49 | |
| TX | 45 | |
| NY | 35 | |
| IL | 33 | |
| GA | 22 | |
| AZ | 20 | |
| PA | 19 | |
| WA | 16 | |
| MN | 15 | |
| IN | 12 | |
| OR | 11 | |
| NC | 10 | |
| SC | 9 | |
| MO | 9 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920 | 5 |
| 1924 | 5 |
| 1934 | 5 |
| 1956 | 5 |
| 1959 | 5 |
| 1968 | 6 |
| 1969 | 10 |
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1971 | 8 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1973 | 8 |
| 1974 | 13 |
| 1975 | 13 |
| 1976 | 8 |
| 1977 | 11 |
| 1978 | 15 |
| 1979 | 10 |
| 1980 | 12 |
| 1981 | 13 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1983 | 16 |
| 1984 | 22 |
| 1985 | 19 |
| 1986 | 19 |
| 1987 | 23 |
| 1988 | 30 |
| 1989 | 30 |
| 1990 | 35 |
| 1991 | 42 |
| 1992 | 34 |
| 1993 | 38 |
| 1994 | 39 |
| 1995 | 46 |
| 1996 | 45 |
| 1997 | 42 |
| 1998 | 50 |
| 1999 | 40 |
| 2000 | 62 |
| 2001 | 48 |
| 2002 | 52 |
| 2003 | 49 |
| 2004 | 64 |
| 2005 | 59 |
| 2006 | 67 |
| 2007 | 80 |
| 2008 | 78 |
| 2009 | 77 |
| 2010 | 110 |
| 2011 | 99 |
| 2012 | 100 |
| 2013 | 97 |
| 2014 | 104 |
| 2015 | 103 |
| 2016 | 135 |
| 2017 | 132 |
| 2018 | 172 |
| 2019 | 193 |
| 2020 | 305 |
| 2021 | 401 |
| 2022 | 530 |
| 2023 | 514 |
| 2024 | 591 |