Célio

Célio is a boy's name of Portuguese origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 5 boys in the United States.

Célio at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Portuguese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Célio

Célio belongs to the Portuguese tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Célio first appears in Social Security records in 1997. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #6774 in 2021, and in 2024 5 babies received the name — 67 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Célio in US records

First recorded (US)
1997
Best US rank
#6774 in 2021
Peak year
2021
Babies named Célio in 2024
5
Total since 1880
67

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Célio mean?

The meaning of Célio is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Portuguese origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Célio a boy or girl name?

Célio is a boy name. In 2024, 5 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Célio?

Célio comes from the Portuguese tradition.

How popular is the name Célio?

Célio first appears in US records in 1997. Its best-ever ranking was #6774 in 2021, and 5 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.