Lio
Every Lio since 2004 — 371 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lio
Lio is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,910 in 2025 with 28 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2004, 371 American babies have been named Lio. Its peak came in 2024, when 44 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 Lio stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lio year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 28 | #3,910 |
| 2024 | 44 | #2,897 |
| 2023 | 37 | #3,264 |
| 2022 | 28 | #3,950 |
| 2021 | 21 | #4,712 |
| 2020 | 20 | #4,800 |
| 2019 | 25 | #4,186 |
| 2018 | 22 | #4,553 |
| 2017 | 24 | #4,289 |
| 2016 | 12 | #6,977 |
| 2015 | 16 | #5,642 |
| 2014 | 20 | #4,799 |
| 2013 | 20 | #4,737 |
| 2012 | 19 | #4,965 |
| 2011 | 5 | #13,552 |
| 2010 | 9 | #8,531 |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | 9 | #8,735 |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | 6 | #11,500 |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | 6 | #10,816 |
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Famous people named Lio
- Lio Singer · b. 1962
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lio in 2025?
Lio ranked #3,910 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 28 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lio?
371 babies have been named Lio in the United States since 2004, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lio most popular?
Lio peaked in 2024, when 44 newborns received the name.
Is Lio a boy or girl name?
Lio is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lio rising or falling?
Lio is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Lio?
Well-known people named Lio include Lio (singer).