Elio is a distinctive choice, ranked #326 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Elio in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#326
US Rank #507
About the Name Elio
2024 marks Elio's peak year in UK records so far, sitting at UK #326. The name has climbed 330 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1999.
Elio is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it sits at #507 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Elio
Unlikely. With around 135 UK babies named Elio per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Elio in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Elio is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 330 places over the last five years to #326 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.
Elio is more popular in the UK (#326) than in the US (#507). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Elio include: Elio (Italian singer) — Stefano Belisari, nicknamed Elio, is an Italian singer, comedian, actor and musician.; Elio Sizenando — Elio Sizenando Teixeira Filho is a Brazilian football coach, currently the head coach of Guarani.; Elio Festa — Elio Festa is an Italian former professional racing cyclist..
Elio ranks #507 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
135
UK babies named Elio (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.1
In a school of 600
↑ 330 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Elio
Likely around 1 other Elio in the class
UK Popularity (1999–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2021–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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