Rio is a distinctive choice, ranked #2001 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Rio in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#2001
US Rank #516
About the Name Rio
Rio has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 494 places in five years. It was most popular in 1997 at #478 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Rio 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 ranks even higher at #516, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Rio
Unlikely. With around 14 UK babies named Rio per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Rio in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Rio has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 494 places in the last five years. Its peak was #478 in 1997. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Rio is more popular in the US (#516) than in the UK (#2001). 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 Rio include: Rio Ngumoha — Rio Chima Ngumoha is an English professional footballer who plays as a left winger or attacking midfielder for Premier League club Liverpool.; Rio Nakata — Rio Nakata is a Welsh–Japanese figure skater.; Vanessa del Rio — Vanessa del Rio is an American retired pornographic actress..
Rio ranks #516 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
14
UK babies named Rio (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 494 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Rio
Likely around 1 other Rio in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Rio
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Rio Nakata is a Welsh–Japanese figure skater. He is a two-time Junior World champion, the 2024–25 Japan national silver medalist, the 2024 Junior World silver medalist, the 2023–24 Junior Grand Prix Final champion, the 2024–25 Junior Grand Prix Final bronze medalist, a five-time ISU Junior Grand Prix medalist, a two-time Japanese Junior national champion, and the 2023–24 Japanese Junior national silver medalist.