A 1900s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Eligio since 1909
Babies named Eligio per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1985, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Eligio's real moment was 1909.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 6 |
| 1910s | 49 |
| 1920s | 123 |
| 1930s | 108 |
| 1940s | 107 |
| 1950s | 117 |
| 1960s | 146 |
| 1970s | 181 |
| 1980s | 184 |
| 1990s | 198 |
| 2000s | 170 |
| 2010s | 102 |
| 2020s | 57 |
Meaning & origin
Eligio is a rare Italian and Spanish male name with saintly roots. In the United States, it first appeared in Social Security data in 1909, ranking 6,446th in 2025. It has historically been quite uncommon, with a peak rank of 6,446 in its first recorded year (1909) and a current occurrence rate of about 1 in every 131,390 births. The name has been in steady but limited use, and since 2022 its trajectory has been rising, suggesting a possible revival after decades of low usage. Despite its rarity, Eligio carries a distinguished etymology linked to eloquence and the legacy of Saint Eligius. Its top states: none recorded, indicating widespread but very sparse distribution. For parents seeking a distinctive name with Italian or Spanish heritage, Eligio offers a meaningful and uncommon choice.
Eligio is an Italian and Spanish male name, ultimately from the Latin Eulogius, itself borrowed from Greek εὔλογος (eulogos) meaning 'reasonable' or 'eloquent.' The name was borne by a 7th-century saint, Eligius (also known as Saint Eloi), a Frankish goldsmith and bishop. In Italy and Spain, the form Eligio became established as a given name, though it remains relatively rare. The feminine counterpart is Eligia.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Eli, Gio
Sibling names for Eligio
Names that share Eligio's style, for a brother or sister.
