The nameEmilio
Emilio is a boy's name of Latin origin, from the Roman family name Aemilius. The Italian and Spanish form of Emil, it is popular in Latin America.
- Boy's name
- Latin
Meaning
Emilio comes from Aemilius, a Roman family name often linked to aemulus, "rival, eager".
Origin
Latin. Rousseau's treatise on education Émile (1762) made the name famous in Europe.
History
Emilio is common in Italy, Spain and Mexico. It reached the American top 160. Emilio Estevez is a famous bearer.
Did you know?
- The actor Emilio Estevez is the son of Martin Sheen and the brother of Charlie Sheen. He kept his father's real surname.
Famous people named Emilio
- Emilio Estevez, actor
- Emilio Pucci, fashion designer
- Emilio Butragueño, footballer
Popularity of the name Emilio
Emilio in the United States
Emilio was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 12,762 births over the decade, 25% of all recorded babies named Emilio. Its rise began around 1982, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Emilio in the United States were born before 2007, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 1,930 births a year on average, against 1,401 in the five years before.
Emilio in the United Kingdom
Emilio was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 498 births over the decade, 38% of all recorded babies named Emilio. Half of all babies named Emilio in the United Kingdom were born before 2016, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 76 births a year on average, against 59 in the five years before.
Emilio in France
Emilio in Belgium
Emilio in Switzerland
Emilio in Austria
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Emilio
Names from the same generation as Emilio, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Emilio mean?
Emilio comes from Aemilius, a Roman family name often linked to aemulus, "rival, eager".
What is the origin of the name Emilio?
Latin. Rousseau's treatise on education Émile (1762) made the name famous in Europe.
Is Emilio a girl's or a boy's name?
Emilio is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Emilio?
In 2024, Emilio was the 152nd most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 2,358 births.
What are the variants of the name Emilio?
Variants and related names of Emilio include Émile.
What are good sibling names for Emilio?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Georgia, Cecilia, Lucia and Regina for a sister, Felix, Lorenzo, Francis and Vincenzo for a brother.
Who are famous people named Emilio?
Emilio Estevez, actor; Emilio Pucci, fashion designer; Emilio Butragueño, footballer.