Rio
Every Rio since 1920 — 7,812 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rio
Rio is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #532 in 2025 with 563 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1920, 7,812 American babies have been named Rio — about 71% boys and 29% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2024, when 704 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 Rio stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rio year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 105 | #1,877 | 563 | #532 |
| 2024 | 111 | #1,820 | 593 | #517 |
| 2023 | 106 | #1,887 | 514 | #571 |
| 2022 | 119 | #1,751 | 530 | #560 |
| 2021 | 124 | #1,679 | 403 | #671 |
| 2020 | 91 | #2,047 | 305 | #774 |
| 2019 | 110 | #1,849 | 193 | #1,061 |
| 2018 | 77 | #2,382 | 172 | #1,126 |
| 2017 | 51 | #3,184 | 132 | #1,358 |
| 2016 | 61 | #2,821 | 136 | #1,323 |
| 2015 | 38 | #3,974 | 103 | #1,577 |
| 2014 | 45 | #3,533 | 104 | #1,547 |
| 2013 | 43 | #3,630 | 97 | #1,600 |
| 2012 | 51 | #3,256 | 100 | #1,586 |
| 2011 | 56 | #3,041 | 99 | #1,576 |
| 2010 | 58 | #2,971 | 110 | #1,490 |
| 2009 | 68 | #2,701 | 77 | #1,883 |
| 2008 | 59 | #2,989 | 78 | #1,871 |
| 2007 | 54 | #3,205 | 80 | #1,826 |
| 2006 | 49 | #3,359 | 67 | #2,006 |
| 2005 | 47 | #3,310 | 59 | #2,107 |
| 2004 | 41 | #3,609 | 64 | #1,928 |
| 2003 | 56 | #2,793 | 49 | #2,226 |
| 2002 | 33 | #3,956 | 52 | #2,086 |
| 2001 | 42 | #3,303 | 48 | #2,178 |
| 2000 | 38 | #3,503 | 62 | #1,778 |
| 1995 | 45 | #2,721 | 46 | #1,883 |
| 1990 | 29 | #3,693 | 35 | #2,118 |
| 1985 | 22 | #3,813 | 19 | #2,685 |
| 1980 | — | — | 12 | #3,570 |
| 1975 | — | — | 13 | #3,044 |
| 1970 | — | — | 5 | #5,294 |
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| 1930 | 8 | #3,607 | — | — |
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| 1920 | — | — | 5 | #4,840 |
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Famous people named Rio
- Rio Ferdinand Soccer player · b. 1978
- Rio Mavuba Soccer player · b. 1984
- Rio Haryanto Racing driver · b. 1993
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Rio in 2025?
Rio ranked #532 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 563 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rio?
7,812 babies have been named Rio in the United States since 1920, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rio most popular?
Rio peaked in 2024, when 704 newborns received the name.
Is Rio a boy or girl name?
Rio is used for both: about 29% of babies named Rio have been girls and 71% boys.
Is the name Rio rising or falling?
Rio is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Rio?
Well-known people named Rio include Rio Ferdinand (soccer player), Rio Mavuba (soccer player), Rio Haryanto (racing driver).