Elio

Elio is a boy's name of Italian origin meaning “Sun.” In 2024 it was given to 599 boys in the United States.

Elio at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Italian
Meaning
“Sun”

About the name Elio

Elio belongs to the Italian tradition. Its meaning — “Sun” — is the sense carried by its Italian roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Elio first appears in Social Security records in 1912. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #507 in 2024, and in 2024 599 babies received the name — 4,349 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Elio in US records

First recorded (US)
1912
Best US rank
#507 in 2024
Peak year
2024
Babies named Elio in 2024
599
Total since 1880
4,349

Elio in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1999
Best rank
#308 in 2025
Babies named Elio in 2025
147
Total since 1996
793

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Elio mean?

Elio means “Sun” in its Italian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Elio a boy or girl name?

Elio is a boy name. In 2024, 599 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Elio?

Elio comes from the Italian tradition.

How popular is the name Elio?

Elio first appears in US records in 1912. Its best-ever ranking was #507 in 2024, and 599 babies were given the name in 2024.

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