Akio
Borrowed from Japanese あきお (Akio).
Every Akio since 1919 — 587 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Akio
Akio is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,182 in 2025 with 37 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1919, 587 American babies have been named Akio. Its peak came in 2025, when 37 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Akio stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Akio year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 37 | #3,182 |
| 2024 | 26 | #4,077 |
| 2023 | 33 | #3,475 |
| 2022 | 31 | #3,618 |
| 2021 | 32 | #3,499 |
| 2020 | 19 | #4,860 |
| 2019 | 19 | #4,961 |
| 2018 | 15 | #5,779 |
| 2017 | 14 | #6,065 |
| 2016 | 19 | #4,950 |
| 2015 | 11 | #7,082 |
| 2014 | 12 | #6,644 |
| 2013 | 13 | #6,254 |
| 2012 | 15 | #5,727 |
| 2011 | 13 | #6,264 |
| 2010 | 18 | #5,052 |
| 2009 | 16 | #5,562 |
| 2008 | 12 | #6,774 |
| 2007 | 16 | #5,439 |
| 2006 | 11 | #6,918 |
| 2005 | 13 | #5,879 |
| 2004 | 6 | #9,984 |
| 2003 | 10 | #6,728 |
| 2002 | 11 | #6,099 |
| 2001 | 9 | #6,942 |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 6 | #7,196 |
| 1985 | 7 | #5,163 |
| 1980 | 5 | #6,271 |
| 1975 | 5 | #5,480 |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | 6 | #3,818 |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Akio
- Akio Morita Businessperson · 1921–1999
- Akio Ōtsuka Actor · b. 1959
- Akio Toyoda Businessperson · b. 1956
- Akio Yoshida Soccer player · b. 1986
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Akio mean?
Borrowed from Japanese あきお (Akio).
How popular is the name Akio in 2025?
Akio ranked #3,182 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 37 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Akio?
587 babies have been named Akio in the United States since 1919, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Akio most popular?
Akio peaked in 2025, when 37 newborns received the name.
Is Akio a boy or girl name?
Akio is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Akio rising or falling?
Akio is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Akio?
Well-known people named Akio include Akio Morita (businessperson), Akio Ōtsuka (actor), Akio Toyoda (businessperson).