Rising since 1987, #3,181 for boys today.
Popularity of Akio since 1919
Babies named Akio per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 6 |
| 1920s | 49 |
| 1930s | 23 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 21 |
| 1980s | 27 |
| 1990s | 30 |
| 2000s | 104 |
| 2010s | 149 |
| 2020s | 178 |
Meaning & origin
Akio entered U.S. records in 1919 and has experienced a long, gradual rise, especially since 1987. In 2025, it ranked 3,181 overall, with 1 in 46,164 male births. Its highest popularity occurred in 2025, reflecting sustained niche appeal. The name is most concentrated in California. As a Japanese name composed of characters meaning 'bright' or 'autumn' and 'man', Akio carries a classic, understated dignity. Its upward trajectory suggests growing interest in authentic Japanese naming traditions outside Japan.
Akio is a Japanese masculine name formed from two kanji characters. The first character, aki, can mean 'bright' (明) or 'autumn' (秋), while the second character, o, means 'man' or 'male' (夫 or 男). The name has been used in Japan for centuries. As a given name outside Japan, it gained modest recognition in the 20th century.
Where Akio is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Akio” around the world
Where Akio lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Sibling names for Akio
Names that share Akio's style, for a brother or sister.
