Rio

Rio is a unisex name of English 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 702 babies in the United States.

Rio at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Rio

Rio belongs to the English & American 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, Rio first appears in Social Security records in 1920 and has been given to 7,139 babies since 1880, including 702 in 2024.

Rio in US records

First recorded (US)
1920
Babies named Rio in 2024
702
Total since 1880
7,139

Rio in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Babies named Rio in 2025
328
Total since 1996
7,679

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Rio mean?

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

Is Rio a boy or girl name?

Rio is a unisex name. In 2024, 702 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Rio?

Rio comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Rio?

Rio is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1920 and has been given to 7,139 babies since 1880.

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This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].