Emilio
Emilio is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Rival, striving, or eager.
Origin and history
Emilio is a masculine name of Latin origin derived from the ancient Roman family name Aemilius. It is the Italian and Spanish counterpart to the English name Aemilius or Emil. In the United States, Emilio has enjoyed steady popularity, entering the top 200 male names in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
53,955 babies in the United States have been named Emilio since 1880. It ranks #482 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #184.
States where it is most popular
- CA (26.4 %)
- TX (22.5 %)
- NY (6.9 %)
- FL (4.9 %)
- IL (4.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 23 |
| 1890-1900 | 25 |
| 1900-1910 | 127 |
| 1910-1920 | 717 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,419 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,187 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,095 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,387 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,563 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,957 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,685 |
| 1990-2000 | 6,731 |
| 2000-2010 | 10,212 |
| 2010-2019 | 12,764 |
| 2020-2029 | 12,063 |
Famous people named Emilio
- Emilio Estevez: Actor, Director
- Emilio Rivera: Actor
- Emilio Emiliozzi: Racing Driver
Nicknames
Milo, Emi, Lio
Fun facts
- Emilio stems from the patrician Roman gens Aemilia, one of the most prominent families in classical Rome.
- The name has seen increased usage in the U.S., climbing into the top 200 male names since 2020.