Elio

Meaning: Sun
Origin: Italian (from Ancient Greek) — From the Greek sun god Helios

Boy's name · #388 in the US (2025) · Trending

Popularity over time

Elio is moving up the charts. First recorded in 1912, it stood at #388 in 2025 — its strongest showing yet; about 5,200 boys have been named Elio along the way.

Across the states

See where Elio is more common.

Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 29 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Around the world

Elio is especially popular in Switzerland.

#9 in Switzerland (2025) · #17 in France (2025) · #149 in Belgium (2025) · #157 in Austria (2025) · #217 in Sweden (2025) · #282 in Netherlands (2025) · #308 in England & Wales (2025) · #355 in New Zealand (2025) · #380 in Ireland (2025) · #589 in Scotland (2025) · #711 in Ecuador (2025) · #202 in Canada (2024).

Famous Elios

Elio Di Rupo — Belgian politician (born 1951)
Elio Vittorini — Italian writer and novelist (1908–1966)
Elio de Angelis — Italian racing driver (1958–1986)
Elio Petri — Italian filmmaker (1929–1982)
Elio Sgreccia — Catholic cardinal (1928–2019)

In stories & tradition

Elio Perlman — Call Me By Your Name (book)
Élio — Kiss Me Like a Lover (film)

What Elios become

Among 387 notable people named Elio:

Sports figures appear 1.3× more often than among typical names — e.g. Elio de Angelis, Italian racing driver (1958–1986).

Similar names: Elliott · Valentino · Eliel · Rio · Alessandro · Ezio

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