Rising since 1985, #154 for boys today.
Popularity of Emilio since 1882
Babies named Emilio per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 23 |
| 1890s | 25 |
| 1900s | 127 |
| 1910s | 717 |
| 1920s | 1,419 |
| 1930s | 1,187 |
| 1940s | 1,095 |
| 1950s | 1,387 |
| 1960s | 1,563 |
| 1970s | 1,957 |
| 1980s | 2,685 |
| 1990s | 6,731 |
| 2000s | 10,212 |
| 2010s | 12,764 |
| 2020s | 12,063 |
Meaning & origin
Emilio has been a consistent choice for American parents, first recorded in 1882 and gradually rising in use since 1985. In 2025, it ranks 154th with a frequency of 1 in 713 births, making it a moderately popular name that is neither rare nor overly common. Its peak year occurred in 2025, suggesting a current high point in its trajectory. Geographically, Emilio is most popular in states with large Hispanic populations: Nevada, New Mexico, and Arizona. The name carries a classic, melodic sound that appeals to families seeking a name with Italian, Spanish, or Portuguese roots, while its connection to the Roman Aemilius clan gives it a venerable history.
Emilio is the Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese form of the Roman family name Aemilius, which is derived from the Latin word 'aemulus' meaning 'rival' or 'emulating'. The name was borne by several early saints, including Saint Emygdius (often anglicized as Emidio), and has been consistently used in the Romance-speaking world for centuries. In the United States, Emilio has maintained a steady presence, often favored by families of Italian or Hispanic heritage.
Where Emilio is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Emilio” around the world
Where Emilio lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
435
babies in 2024
Ireland
9
babies in 2025
New Zealand
10
babies in 2025
Quebec
50
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Emi, Milo, Eli
Variants: Emílio
Sibling names for Emilio
Names that share Emilio's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Sofia, Isabella, Valentina, Camila, Lucia, Armida, Esmeralda, Faviola, Marcela, Mireya, Adelita, Aleyda, Arcelia, Carlita, Estephanie, Isaura, Joseline, Natale, Rosalba, Savina, Silvana, Sulema, Verenice, Abelina, Anella, Argentina, Banesa, Edelmira, Eneida, Irlanda, Isidra, Lavanda, Luzelena, Marieta, Mercades, Modena, Monserat, Monzerrat, Ofilia, Omaira, Pricila, Sylvana, Vianka, Armenta, Florella, Idolina, Marcheta, Mauricia, Rozina, Veleta, Vidalia, Vitalia, Ladina, Aldina, Aracelie, Aracelly, Arelly, Chimene, Constancia, Ismelda, Lavilla, Leonilda, Lucelia, Marsella, Mercadies, Mercedies, Messina, Olita, Onelia, Ramonica, Telesia, Yomara
Brothers: Mateo, Santiago, Diego, Lorenzo, Julian, Alfonso, Arnaldo, Aurelio, Benito, Camilo, Cordero, Fidel, Gonzalo, Hilario, Librado, Marcial, Raymundo, Rosendo, Santos, Silvio, Vicente, Alfonza, Anselmo, Apolonio, Basilio, Braulio, Candido, Catarino, Cecilio, Cornelio, Dimas, Eladio, Eligio, Erasmo, Faustino, Gabino, Horacio, Karmelo, Marino, Maximino, Renaldo, Reymundo, Rosalio, Silverio, Amelio, Aniceto, Dionisio, Leoncio, Melecio, Monico, Nasario, Olegario, Omero, Ovidio, Rinaldo, Romulo, Santi, Teofilo, Victorio, Alanzo, Arthuro, Benancio, Catalino, Celso, Favio, Gumaro, Ilario, Irineo, Liborio, Orazio, Panfilo, Silvino, Spero, Vinicio, Wenceslao, Amalio, Amaro, Aroldo, Atilano, Bravlio, Cordera, Damaso, Everado, Indalecio, Lenardo, Luchiano, Otilio, Roemello, Tullio, Visente
Names like Emilio
Names whose popularity has moved with Emilio's over the last 50 years.
