Eligio
Eligio is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Chosen or elected.
Origin and history
Eligio is a masculine name derived from the Latin name Eligius, which means 'to choose' or 'the chosen one'. Saint Eligius was a medieval goldsmith and bishop, making the name well-established in Christian history. In the United States, it remains a rare and distinctive classical choice.
Popularity in the United States
1,548 babies in the United States have been named Eligio since 1880. It ranks #3198 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1870.
States where it is most popular
- TX (64.7 %)
- CA (27.9 %)
- NY (4.6 %)
- NM (2 %)
- IL (0.89 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 6 |
| 1910-1920 | 49 |
| 1920-1930 | 123 |
| 1930-1940 | 108 |
| 1940-1950 | 107 |
| 1950-1960 | 117 |
| 1960-1970 | 146 |
| 1970-1980 | 181 |
| 1980-1990 | 184 |
| 1990-2000 | 198 |
| 2000-2010 | 170 |
| 2010-2019 | 102 |
| 2020-2029 | 57 |
Famous people named Eligio
- Eligio Sardiñas Montalvo: Boxer, World Champion
Fun facts
- Saint Eligius, the source of the name, was a renowned 7th-century French goldsmith, royal advisor, and bishop.
- Eligio is the Italian and Spanish form of the French name Éloi and Late Latin Eligius.