Alessio
Alessio is a boy's name of Italian origin.
Meaning
Defender or helper of mankind.
Origin and history
Alessio is an Italian male given name derived from the Greek name Alexios, meaning defender or helper. While historically prominent in Italy, the name has seen rising popularity in the United States in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
2,372 babies in the United States have been named Alessio since 1880. It ranks #2667 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1021.
States where it is most popular
- CA (21.6 %)
- NY (20.5 %)
- FL (15.3 %)
- TX (10.8 %)
- NJ (10.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 17 |
| 1930-1940 | 5 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 35 |
| 1990-2000 | 113 |
| 2000-2010 | 347 |
| 2010-2019 | 731 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,124 |
Famous people named Alessio
- Alessio Romagnoli: athlete, soccer player
- Alessio Sakara: athlete, mixed martial artist
Nicknames
Ale
Fun facts
- Alessio is the Italian development of the Ancient Greek name Alexios, sharing its root with Alexander.
- Nearly half of all recorded U.S. births for the name Alessio have occurred since 2020.