Emilio
How to say it: eh-MEE-lee-oh · /ɛˈmilioʊ/
Spanish and Italian form of Emil, from Latin 'Aemilius', a Roman family name possibly meaning 'rival' or 'eager'.
Emilio was the 169th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 2,397 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 2.0-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #112 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #169 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 2,397 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,383 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×2.0 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #112 |
| In France, 2025 | #112 among boys’ names, 610 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Gaining through recent decades, Emilio reached its best in the 2020s. It remains at that level with more growth expected.
What goes with it
Mellow and soft with an easy movement that travels well. Matteo shares the style.
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Nicknames
- Emil
- Emi
- Milio
Honouring a Emilio in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Emilio is about 1 in 58.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish.
In France: #112 for boys in 2025.
Ireland: #412.
Famous people named Emilio
- Emilio Estevez (born 1962)American actor, director, and writer
- Emilio G. Segrè (1905–1989)Italian physicist and Nobel laureate
- Emilio Butragueño (born 1963)Spanish footballer
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