Emelio
Every Emelio since 1915 — 482 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Emelio
Emelio is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,057 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1915, 482 American babies have been named Emelio. Its peak came in 1921, when 14 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
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 Emelio stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Emelio year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #11,057 |
| 2024 | 8 | #9,244 |
| 2023 | 6 | #11,237 |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 10 | #7,766 |
| 2020 | 9 | #8,260 |
| 2019 | 8 | #9,125 |
| 2018 | 10 | #7,765 |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | 5 | #12,620 |
| 2014 | 5 | #12,629 |
| 2013 | 5 | #12,697 |
| 2012 | 5 | #12,836 |
| 2011 | 10 | #7,663 |
| 2010 | 5 | #12,834 |
| 2009 | 5 | #13,045 |
| 2008 | 9 | #8,504 |
| 2007 | 8 | #9,148 |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | 9 | #7,829 |
| 2004 | 6 | #10,363 |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | 5 | #11,095 |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | 8 | #6,572 |
| 1990 | 12 | #4,484 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 5 | #6,557 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | 5 | #4,202 |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | 5 | #3,462 |
| 1940 | 6 | #3,228 |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | 7 | #3,386 |
| 1925 | 8 | #3,224 |
| 1920 | 5 | #4,505 |
| 1915 | 7 | #3,176 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Emelio in 2025?
Emelio ranked #11,057 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Emelio?
482 babies have been named Emelio in the United States since 1915, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Emelio most popular?
Emelio peaked in 1921, when 14 newborns received the name.
Is Emelio a boy or girl name?
Emelio is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Emelio rising or falling?
Emelio is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.