Holding steady, #10,695 for boys today.
Popularity of Emelio since 1915
Babies named Emelio per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1921, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Emelio's real moment was 1929.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 37 |
| 1920s | 92 |
| 1930s | 45 |
| 1940s | 23 |
| 1950s | 21 |
| 1960s | 16 |
| 1970s | 12 |
| 1980s | 24 |
| 1990s | 78 |
| 2000s | 42 |
| 2010s | 53 |
| 2020s | 39 |
Meaning & origin
Emelio is an uncommon spelling variant of Emilio, a name with deep Roman roots. The data shows it was first recorded in 1915, experiencing a peak in 1929, though it has never entered the top 1000. In 2025, it ranked 10,695th with an estimated 1 in 284,679 boys receiving the name. This rarity gives it an air of distinctiveness for parents seeking a name with Italian or Spanish heritage but without widespread use. Its trajectory is stable, indicating consistent but minimal usage over time. While not associated with any specific U.S. states or prominent bearers, Emelio offers a melodic alternative to more common cousins like Emilio.
Emelio is a less common spelling variant of Emilio, which itself comes from the Latin Aemilius, a prominent Roman clan name. The name has been used in Italian and Spanish-speaking cultures, often associated with the Roman gens Aemilia. It has been borne by various figures in history and literature, though its usage in English-speaking countries has been sporadic.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Em, Mel, Lio, Emmy
Sibling names for Emelio
Names that share Emelio's style, for a brother or sister.
