Elio

“Sun, from the Greek sun god Helios” — Italian, from Ancient Greek origin

Boy's name · #388 in the US (2025) · Trending

Elio is moving up the charts. First recorded in 1912, it stood at #388 in 2025 — its strongest showing yet; about 5,200 boys have been named Elio along the way.

Around the world: #8 in Switzerland (2024) · #17 in France (2025).

Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 29 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Famous Elios

Elio Di Rupo — Belgian politician (born 1951)
Elio Vittorini — Italian writer and novelist (1908–1966)
Elio de Angelis — Italian racing driver (1958-1986)
Elio Petri — Italian filmmaker (1929–1982)
Elio Sgreccia — Catholic cardinal (1928–2019)

In stories & tradition

Elio Perlman — Call Me By Your Name · Find Me
Élio — Kiss Me Like a Lover

What Elios become

Among 387 notable people named Elio:

Sports figures appear 1.3× more often than among typical names — e.g. Elio de Angelis, Italian racing driver (1958-1986).

Similar names: Elliott · Rio · Eliel · Gio · Alessandro · Ezio

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