Pio
Every Pio since 1916 — 356 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Pio
Pio is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,499 in 2025 with 23 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1916, 356 American babies have been named Pio. Its peak came in 2025, when 23 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 Pio stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Pio year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23 | #4,499 |
| 2024 | 12 | #7,155 |
| 2023 | 15 | #6,151 |
| 2022 | 15 | #6,074 |
| 2021 | 6 | #11,789 |
| 2020 | 16 | #5,635 |
| 2019 | 6 | #11,785 |
| 2018 | 13 | #6,614 |
| 2017 | 7 | #10,500 |
| 2016 | 6 | #11,785 |
| 2015 | 5 | #13,542 |
| 2014 | 10 | #7,981 |
| 2013 | 8 | #9,444 |
| 2012 | 12 | #6,930 |
| 2011 | 5 | #13,816 |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | 5 | #14,097 |
| 2007 | 7 | #10,611 |
| 2006 | 5 | #13,510 |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | 7 | #9,684 |
| 2003 | 5 | #12,267 |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | 5 | #11,862 |
| 2000 | 7 | #8,893 |
| 1995 | 5 | #9,926 |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 8 | #4,836 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | 5 | #4,261 |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | 6 | #3,902 |
| 1925 | 9 | #3,090 |
| 1920 | 5 | #4,817 |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Pio
- Pio Laghi Religious figure · 1922–2009
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Pio in 2025?
Pio ranked #4,499 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 23 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Pio?
356 babies have been named Pio in the United States since 1916, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Pio most popular?
Pio peaked in 2025, when 23 newborns received the name.
Is Pio a boy or girl name?
Pio is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Pio rising or falling?
Pio is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Pio?
Well-known people named Pio include Pio Laghi (religious figure).