Will my child share the name Elio with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 147 UK babies named Elio per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Elio in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Elio becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Elio is at its highest recorded position — #308 in 2025, with 147 births. In 2020 it ranked #656.

Is Elio popular in the US as well as the UK?

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.

Who are some famous people named Elio?

Notable people named Elio include: Elio (Italian singer), Elio Sizenando and Elio Festa.

Is Elio a popular baby name in the United States?

Elio ranks #507 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.

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Elio is a distinctive choice, ranked #308 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Elio in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

#308

US Rank #388

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 fairly common in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Elio in their class.

In the US it sits at #507 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.

⭐ Famous People Named Elio

Elio (Italian singer) — Stefano Belisari, nicknamed Elio, is an Italian singer, comedian, actor and musician.
Elio Motors — Elio Motors was a company founded by Paul Elio in 2009, to design and manufacture a three-wheeled, enclosed autocycle.
Elio Sizenando — Elio Sizenando Teixeira Filho is a Brazilian football coach, currently the head coach of Guarani.

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