Elio Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Elio is an Italian name derived from the Latin 'Helius', which in turn comes from the Greek 'Helios', meaning 'sun'. It has evolved through various languages and maintains a bright connotation. The name has no biblical background and gained popularity in the 20th century. It is perceived positively in modern times, symbolizing warmth and brightness, and is associated with notable individuals.

The name Elio is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Elio has been stalled for male in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, too falling for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Elio' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1712th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2507th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2645th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2229th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2292nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2743rd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1066th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Elio' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Elio"

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Pronunciation

/ˈɛlioʊ/

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Origin

Italian

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Etymology

Elio is derived from the Latin name 'Helius', which is rooted in the Greek 'Helios', meaning 'sun'.

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Meaning

sun

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Language Evolution

Helios (Greek), Helius (Latin), Elio (Italian)

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Historical Usage

Elio has been used as a given name in Italy and among Italian-speaking communities, gaining popularity in the 20th century.

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Variants & Derivatives

Elia, Helios, Eli

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, Elio is viewed as a stylish and modern name, often associated with warmth and brightness due to its meaning.

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Famous People

Elio Di Rupo, Belgian politician, Elio Motors, an American automotive manufacturer

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Elio"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Elio"

"Elio" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 1712th of 7545 315
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 2507th of 6773 169
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 2645th of 7552 183
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 2229th of 10718 290
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 2292nd of 16616 453
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 2743rd of 24088 624
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 1066th of 23106 2,315

Regional Popularity of "Elio" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- 60.99%
841st/1379
- 73.29%
837th/1142
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- 69.54%
1082nd/1556
- -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- 48.68%
1183rd/2430
- -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
55.16%
1620th/2937
40.14%
1398th/3483
54.72%
1925th/3518
46.79%
1892nd/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
64.56%
2379th/3685
57.01%
2551st/4475
37.06%
1925th/5194
24.22%
1530th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- 56.41%
2913th/5164
32.48%
2375th/7313
24.44%
1824th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
29.34%
1169th/3984
22.06%
990th/4487
19.01%
1297th/6822
11.47%
720th/6276

Regional Popularity of "Elio" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

State-by-State Popularity of "Elio"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Elio" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.