Emilio

Emilio - A very unique male name

Emilio appeared on the charts for the first time in 1910 on position #487. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Emilio and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Emilio? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Emilio. The baby boy name Emilio was given to 2,375 baby boys in 2025, ranking #154 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 617 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Emilio peaked in popularity 2 years ago in 2024 on position 152.

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Emilio is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Emilio is currently topping the baby name charts in California at position #66 - and is the least popular in Ohio at position #583.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Emilio is where you live.

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Emilio origin and meaning

Spanish and Italian form of the Roman name Aemilius — origin disputed

Uncertain — Emilio descends from the Roman family name Aemilius, traditionally explained from aemulus, 'rival' or 'striving,' but that derivation is not proven

Emilio is the Spanish and Italian form of Emil, from the Roman Aemilii clan. It has been in US data since 1910 and reached its highest level yet in 2025, rising from #229 in 2020 to #154.

Origin uncertain

Emilio is a 6 letter name with 3 syllables.

To see famous people named Emilio, pop culture references for the name Emilio and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Emilio

We've found the following names that sound similar to Emilio, sorted by popularity.

Emmanuel / Emanuel / Emil / Emile / Enmanuel / Emily / Emanuele / Emillio / Emileo / Emmanuelle /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

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Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Emilio

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Emilio a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Emilio?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

eh-MEE-lee-oh · /ɛˈmiːlioʊ/

Around the world

• Emilio (Italian) — Used as-is in Italian
• Émile (French) — The French form
• Emil (German) — The German form

Spellings and nicknames

• Emil — The German/Scandinavian short form in US data

Nicknames: MiloEmi

Famous bearers

• Emilio Estevez — American actor and director, The Breakfast Club (b. 1962) Contemporary
• Emilio Pucci — Italian fashion designer known for psychedelic prints (1914–1992) Historical

Style

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Why parents choose it

Emilio is warm, flowing and heritage-rich, with a built-in distinguished feel. Its climb to an all-time US peak fits the rise of Spanish and Italian classics.

Worth knowing

• The 'rival' meaning in many name books rests on a disputed Roman derivation
• May be shortened to Milo or Emil whether planned or not