Rio Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Rio originates from Spanish and Portuguese, meaning 'river'. It evolved from the Latin 'rivus' and has retained its meaning throughout its linguistic history. Traits associated with the name include vibrancy and adventure, and it has no biblical relevance.
The name Rio 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. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Rio has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, too falling for female in South, too falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Rio' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 6687th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 6773rd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 6723rd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3700th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2274th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1887th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 838th out of 23106 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 8442nd out of 9204 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3748th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3192nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2275th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Rio' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Rio"
Pronunciation
/ˈri.oʊ/
Origin
Spanish/Portuguese
Etymology
The name Rio means 'river' in both Spanish and Portuguese, derived from the Latin word 'rivus'.
Meaning
river
Language Evolution
Rivus (Latin), Río (Spanish), Rio (Portuguese)
Historical Usage
The name Rio gained popularity in the late 20th century as a name for boys and girls, often associated with vibrant imagery of nature and water.
Variants & Derivatives
Ria, Rioh
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, the name Rio is viewed as modern and trendy, often associated with a lively and adventurous spirit.
Famous People
Rio Ferdinand (English footballer), Rio de Janeiro (Brazilian city, often personified in cultural references)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Rio"
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 "Rio"
"Rio" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 6687th of 7545 | 10 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 6773rd of 6773 | 5 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 6723rd of 7552 | 10 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 3700th of 10718 | 125 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2274th of 16616 | 458 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1887th of 24088 | 1,077 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 838th of 23106 | 3,277 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 8442nd of 9204 | 8 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 3748th of 27321 | 415 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 3192nd of 35406 | 778 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2275th of 30306 | 976 |
Regional Popularity of "Rio" by Generation for Male 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) |
- | - | - |
60.78% 2458th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
54.91% 2852nd/5194 |
27.59% 1743rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
63.31% 2901st/4582 |
42.87% 2214th/5164 |
38.89% 2844th/7313 |
16.13% 1204th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
24.85% 990th/3984 |
18.56% 833rd/4487 |
15.88% 1083rd/6822 |
9.48% 595th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Rio" 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) |
- | - |
80.90% 4202nd/5194 |
38.50% 2432nd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
66.54% 3436th/5164 |
61.59% 4504th/7313 |
28.61% 2135th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
84.49% 3366th/3984 |
55.65% 2497th/4487 |
41.32% 2819th/6822 |
22.29% 1399th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Rio"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Rio" 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.