Emilio Name Meaning

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By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: Emilio is popular not only in Spanish-speaking countries but also in Italy and other parts of Europe.

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A Deep Dive

Emilio Overview

Meaning

To strive, excel, rival

Gender

Boy

Origin

Italian, Spanish

Etymology

Derived from the Latin name “Aemilius,” meaning “rival” or “eager.”

Pronunciation

/ɛˈmiːl.ioʊ/

Popularity

Emilio is popular in Spanish and Italian-speaking countries and has gained traction in the USA. In 2023, Emilio ranked #242 for boys in the USA.

Syllable

3 syllables

Length

6 letters

Numerology

9 (Humanitarian, Selfless, Creative)

Name Styles

Exotic, Classic, Long

Associated Traits

Ambitious, charming, passionate

Name Day

May 22 (Spain)
A Deep Dive

Emilio Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Emiliano, Emile, Emil, Emelio, Emilian

Common Nicknames

Milo, Emi, Mili

Diminutives

Lio, Emy, Emil

Famous People

  • Emilio Estevez
    (American Actor)
  • Emilio Aguinaldo
    (Filipino Revolutionary Leader)
  • Emilio Pucci
    (Italian Fashion Designer)
  • Emilio Rivera
    (American Actor)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Emilio Estevez
    ("The Breakfast Club," Film)
  • Emilio Largo
    ("Thunderball," Film)
  • "Emilio and the Detective"
    (Novel)
  • Emilio
    ("Mr. Robot," TV Series)
  • "Emilio"
    (Song by Gloria Trevi)

Places

  • Emilio Aguinaldo College
    (Manila, Philippines)
  • Emilio Carranza Memorial Park
    (New Jersey, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Emilio?

Emilio means “rival” or “eager,” so people with this name often have a competitive spirit and tons of enthusiasm. They’re always up for a challenge and bring a spark of energy wherever they go.

What Is the Origin of The Name Emilio?

The name Emilio has Latin origins, derived from the Roman family name Aemilius, which means “rival” or “eager.” It is widely used in Spanish and Italian cultures and has roots in ancient Rome, symbolizing ambition and competitiveness.

Emilio Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Emilio in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#2192021#1982022#1802023
Top 3 Rankings#1802023#1982022#2192021

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Emilio

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023180
(+18 from 2022)
2012
(+107 from 2022)
0.10988
2022198
(+21 from 2021)
1905
(+162 from 2021)
0.10171
2021219
(+10 from 2020)
1743
(+115 from 2020)
0.09303
2020229
(+11 from 2019)
1628
(+49 from 2019)
0.08802
2019240
(+8 from 2018)
1579
(+85 from 2018)
0.08216
2018248
(+13 from 2017)
1494
(+98 from 2017)
0.07686
2017261
(+13 from 2016)
1396
(+52 from 2016)
0.07054
2016274
(+30 from 2015)
1344
(+153 from 2015)
0.06635
2015304
(-23 from 2014)
1191
(-90 from 2014)
0.05826
2014281
(+16 from 2013)
1281
(+102 from 2013)
0.06251
2013297
No change from 2012
1179
(+9 from 2012)
0.05835
2012297
(+5 from 2011)
1170
(+80 from 2011)
0.05766
2011302
(+6 from 2010)
1090
(+55 from 2010)
0.05366
2010308
(+4 from 2009)
1035
(+8 from 2009)
0.05038
2009312
(-30 from 2008)
1027
(-181 from 2008)
0.04842
2008282
(-7 from 2007)
1208
(-39 from 2007)
0.05540
2007275
(+22 from 2006)
1247
(+124 from 2006)
0.05630
2006297
(-23 from 2005)
1123
(-94 from 2005)
0.05122
2005274
(+23 from 2004)
1217
(+147 from 2004)
0.05721
2004297
(+15 from 2003)
1070
(+113 from 2003)
0.05063
2003312
(+25 from 2002)
957
(+142 from 2002)
0.04555
2002337
(+16 from 2001)
815
(+59 from 2001)
0.03944
2001353
(-6 from 2000)
756
(-34 from 2000)
0.03655
2000347
(-1 from 1999)
790
(+21 from 1999)
0.03783
1999346
(-6 from 1998)
769
(-20 from 1998)
0.03771
1998340
(-18 from 1997)
789
(-26 from 1997)
0.03891
1997322
(+15 from 1996)
815
(+48 from 1996)
0.04080
1996337
(+33 from 1995)
767
(+123 from 1995)
0.03828
1995370
(+10 from 1994)
644
(+26 from 1994)
0.03202
1994380
(-26 from 1993)
618
(-49 from 1993)
0.03032
1993354
(+30 from 1992)
667
(+72 from 1992)
0.03229
1992384
(+25 from 1991)
595
(+38 from 1991)
0.02834
1991409
(+28 from 1990)
557
(+48 from 1990)
0.02628
1990437
(+4 from 1989)
509
(+53 from 1989)
0.02365
1989441
(+51 from 1988)
456
(+109 from 1988)
0.02176
1988492
(+40 from 1987)
347
(+59 from 1987)
0.01733
1987532
(+36 from 1986)
288
(+46 from 1986)
0.01477
1986568
(+20 from 1985)
242
(+19 from 1985)
0.01259
1985588
(-10 from 1984)
223
(+7 from 1984)
0.01159
1984578
(-9 from 1983)
216
(-4 from 1983)
0.01151
1983569
(-32 from 1982)
220
(-34 from 1982)
0.01181
1982537
(+19 from 1981)
254
(+19 from 1981)
0.01346
1981556
(+57 from 1980)
235
(+31 from 1980)
0.01262
1980613
(-12 from 1979)
204
(+1 from 1979)
0.01100
1979601
(-15 from 1978)
203
(-3 from 1978)
0.01133
1978586
(-22 from 1977)
206
(-13 from 1977)
0.01206
1977564
(+39 from 1976)
219
(+37 from 1976)
0.01281
1976603
(-25 from 1975)
182
(-12 from 1975)
0.01115
1975578
(-10 from 1974)
194
(-5 from 1974)
0.01196
1974568
(-4 from 1973)
199
No change from 1973
0.01221
1973564
(+9 from 1972)
199
(+6 from 1972)
0.01233
1972573
(+40 from 1971)
193
(+7 from 1971)
0.01153
1971613
(-1 from 1970)
186
(+10 from 1970)
0.01023
1970612
(-35 from 1969)
176
(-8 from 1969)
0.00924
1969577
(+24 from 1968)
184
(+24 from 1968)
0.01006
1968601
(-30 from 1967)
160
(-13 from 1967)
0.00901
1967571
(+71 from 1966)
173
(+40 from 1966)
0.00972
1966642
(-32 from 1965)
133
(-24 from 1965)
0.00732
1965610
(+17 from 1964)
157
(+4 from 1964)
0.00829
1964627
(-12 from 1963)
153
(-6 from 1963)
0.00755
1963615
(+17 from 1962)
159
(+11 from 1962)
0.00770
1962632
(+14 from 1961)
148
No change from 1961
0.00704
1961646
(-5 from 1960)
148
(+1 from 1960)
0.00686
1960641
(+2 from 1959)
147
(+4 from 1959)
0.00679
1959643
(-12 from 1958)
143
(-5 from 1958)
0.00660
1958631
(-3 from 1957)
148
(-1 from 1957)
0.00687
1957628
(+31 from 1956)
149
(+17 from 1956)
0.00681
1956659
(-65 from 1955)
132
(-21 from 1955)
0.00615
1955594
(+49 from 1954)
153
(+23 from 1954)
0.00732
1954643
(-36 from 1953)
130
(-13 from 1953)
0.00628
1953607
(+1 from 1952)
143
(+9 from 1952)
0.00714
1952608
(+11 from 1951)
134
(+4 from 1951)
0.00679
1951619
(-7 from 1950)
130
(+5 from 1950)
0.00680
1950612
(-32 from 1949)
125
(-9 from 1949)
0.00687
1949580
(+17 from 1948)
134
(+7 from 1948)
0.00744
1948597
(-29 from 1947)
127
(-14 from 1947)
0.00712
1947568
(+74 from 1946)
141
(+41 from 1946)
0.00759
1946642
(-36 from 1945)
100
No change from 1945
0.00606
1945606
(-55 from 1944)
100
(-20 from 1944)
0.00729
1944551
(+82 from 1943)
120
(+19 from 1943)
0.00864
1943633
(+47 from 1942)
101
(+11 from 1942)
0.00694
1942680
(-40 from 1941)
90
(-1 from 1941)
0.00639
1941640
(-18 from 1940)
91
No change from 1940
0.00725
1940622
(-1 from 1939)
91
(+3 from 1939)
0.00767
1939621
(-42 from 1938)
88
(-14 from 1938)
0.00776
1938579
(+30 from 1937)
102
(+11 from 1937)
0.00897
1937609
(-28 from 1936)
91
(-7 from 1936)
0.00832
1936581
(-38 from 1935)
98
(-15 from 1935)
0.00921
1935543
(-21 from 1934)
113
(-13 from 1934)
0.01056
1934522
(-7 from 1933)
126
(+6 from 1933)
0.01187
1933515
(-22 from 1932)
120
(-15 from 1932)
0.01176
1932493
(-9 from 1931)
135
(-4 from 1931)
0.01256
1931484
(-39 from 1930)
139
(-36 from 1930)
0.01299
1930445
(+41 from 1929)
175
(+29 from 1929)
0.01549
1929486
(-35 from 1928)
146
(-32 from 1928)
0.01318
1928451
(+61 from 1927)
178
(+37 from 1927)
0.01560
1927512
(+21 from 1926)
141
(+11 from 1926)
0.01214
1926533
(-61 from 1925)
130
(-34 from 1925)
0.01135
1925472
(+7 from 1924)
164
(-2 from 1924)
0.01424
1924479
(+36 from 1923)
166
(+27 from 1923)
0.01420
1923515
(+82 from 1922)
139
(+22 from 1922)
0.01228
1922597
(-5 from 1921)
117
(+2 from 1921)
0.01040
1921592
(-41 from 1920)
115
(-8 from 1920)
0.01011
1920551
(+87 from 1919)
123
(+32 from 1919)
0.01117
1919638
(-56 from 1918)
91
(-18 from 1918)
0.00896
1918582
(+9 from 1917)
109
(+8 from 1917)
0.01039
1917591
(-10 from 1916)
101
(+2 from 1916)
0.01053
1916581
(+48 from 1915)
99
(+14 from 1915)
0.01072
1915629
(-86 from 1914)
85
(+3 from 1914)
0.00965
1914543
(+17 from 1913)
82
(+22 from 1913)
0.01200
1913560
(+8 from 1912)
60
(+10 from 1912)
0.01119
1912568
(+164 from 1911)
50
(+31 from 1911)
0.01108
1911732
(-98 from 1910)
19
(-2 from 1910)
0.00787
1910634
(-89 from 1909)
21
(-2 from 1909)
0.01007
1909545
(+112 from 1908)
23
(+7 from 1908)
0.01300
1908657
(-41 from 1907)
16
(-1 from 1907)
0.00962
1907616
(+236 from 1906)
17
(+8 from 1906)
0.01072
1906852
(+67 from 1905)
9
(+1 from 1905)
0.00625
1905919
(-307 from 1904)
8
(-6 from 1904)
0.00559
1904612
(+234 from 1903)
14
(+6 from 1903)
0.01011
1903846
(+87 from 1902)
8
(+1 from 1902)
0.00619
1902933
(-250 from 1901)
7
(-3 from 1901)
0.00527
1901683
(-34 from 1900)
10
(-5 from 1900)
0.00865
1900649
(+137 from 1899)
15
(+7 from 1899)
0.00925
1899786
(+315 from 1896)
8
(+3 from 1896)
0.00694
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18961101
(-229 from 1895)
5
(-2 from 1895)
0.00387
1895872
(+163 from 1893)
7
(+2 from 1893)
0.00553
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18931035
(-76 from 1886)
5
No change from 1886
0.00413
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1886959
(-195 from 1884)
5
(-2 from 1884)
0.00420
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1884764
(+128 from 1883)
7
(+2 from 1883)
0.00570
1883892
(-55 from 1882)
5
(-1 from 1882)
0.00445
1882837
First SSA data recorded
6
First SSA data recorded
0.00492
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Emilio

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#1002021#842022#812023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#1292021#1072022#902023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#3112021#2852022#2902023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#2102021#2272022#2082023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#1392021#1432022#1392023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#842021#932022#802023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#1442021#1692022#1572023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#1002021#982022#772023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#3102021#2972022#2812023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#2072021#1702022#1632023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#2892021#2462022#3642023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#3912021#3772022#3672023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#3422021#2662022#3402023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#3502021#2812022#2592023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#4282021#4392022#3852023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#1812021#1662022#1442023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#1702021#1042022#862023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#2912021#3892022#2822023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#3342021#3082022#2512023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#3162021#3842022#3302023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#1742021#1492022#1992023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#3672021#3192022#2722023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#4222021#4142022#3162023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#4132021#2022022#2162023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#3362021#1732022#1752023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#2982021#2362022#2182023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#4212021#4762022#3412023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#4112021#4192022#2992023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#3772021#3292022#4772023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#2232021#2082022#2022023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#3252021#3692022#2142023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#2752021#5402022#3312023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#4372021#4232022#3852023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#2442021#5042022#2042023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#7912021#4502022#4322023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#2022001#1962004#1322022

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#5022021#7092022#4042023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2522017#1702022#1742023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#6492020#5422021#7372023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#1361925#1211931#931934

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#2032013#1632019#2122020

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#1542007#1522012

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#4282023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#2442020

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1971997

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#2542017

Popularity Rankings for Emilio in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Mexico

Mexico flagMexico#342020#392021

Popularity in Germany

Germany flagGermany#782021#482022#372023

Popularity in Chile

Chile flagChile#532019#562020#552021

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#1142020#662021#572022

Popularity in Austria

Austria flagAustria#912020#632021#592022

Popularity in Argentina

Argentina flagArgentina#892013#822014#752015

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#1682021#912022#1232023

Popularity in Uruguay

Uruguay flagUruguay#1082022

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#1722022#1902023

Popularity in Belgium

Belgium flagBelgium#1892020#1722022

Popularity in Norway

Norway flagNorway#2332021#1872022#2582023

Popularity in France

France flagFrance#1872021

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#2132020#2082021#2192022

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#3012019#3842021#3762022

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#3652021#4172022#4912023

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#5001999#4822010#4822023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#5352019#5092020#5372021

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#6372020#7552021#5092022

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Emilio a Name for Boys or Girls?

Emilio is a boy’s name, cherished for its melodic and strong sound. Its classical roots and vibrant appeal make it a favored choice among parents.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Emilio

Emilio in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Emilio Estevez (Actor, born 1962): An American actor and filmmaker recognized for his roles in "The Breakfast Club" and "Mighty Ducks."
  • Emilio Aguinaldo (Revolutionary Leader, 1869–1964): A Filipino revolutionary and military leader who played a key role in the Philippine struggle for independence from Spanish rule.
  • Emilio Pucci (Fashion Designer, 1914–1992): An Italian fashion designer renowned for his colorful and innovative designs.
  • Emilio Rivera (Actor, born 1961): An American actor notable for his roles in "Sons of Anarchy" and "Mayans M.C."
  • Emilio Sanchez (Tennis Player, born 1965): A Spanish tennis player and coach who has achieved significant success in both singles and doubles.
  • Emilio Jacinto (Revolutionary, 1875–1899): A Filipino revolutionary and one of the leaders of the Katipunan movement during the Philippine Revolution.
  • Emilio Navaira (Singer, 1962–2016): An American Tejano and country music singer who gained fame for his crossover hits.
  • Emilio Salgari (Writer, 1862–1911): An Italian writer best known for his adventure novels, including the "Sandokan" series.
  • Emilio Estevez ("The Breakfast Club," 1985 Film): Portrays Andrew Clark, a high school athlete who discovers more about himself and his peers during detention.
  • Emilio Largo ("Thunderball," 1965 Film): A major villain in the James Bond series, known for his luxurious lifestyle and criminal activities.
  • "Emilio and the Detective" (1924 Novel): Follows the adventures of a young boy named Emilio and his friend as they solve mysteries in Berlin.
  • Emilio ("Mr. Robot," 2015 TV Series): A minor character in the critically acclaimed series about a hacker trying to bring down corporate America.
  • "Emilio" (1980 Song by Gloria Trevi): A popular song that tells the story of a girl in love with a boy named Emilio.
  • Emilio ("Modern Family," 2009 TV Series): A love interest for one of the main characters, showcasing humorous and heartfelt moments.
  • "Emilio’s Home" (2016 Film): A Spanish drama exploring the life of a boy named Emilio and his family's struggles and triumphs.
  • Emilio ("The Mighty Ducks," 1992 Film): Portrays Gordon Bombay, a lawyer who coaches a youth hockey team and leads them to success.
  • San Emilio City (La Union, Philippines): A small city in La Union known for its serene beaches and vibrant local culture.
  • Emilio Aguinaldo College (Manila, Philippines): A private, non-sectarian educational institution in Manila.
  • Emilio Carranza Memorial Park (New Jersey, USA): A park in New Jersey dedicated to the Mexican aviator Emilio Carranza.
  • San Emilio Church (Ilocos Sur, Philippines): A historic church in Ilocos Sur, known for its Spanish colonial architecture.
  • Emilio National High School (Cavite, Philippines): A public high school in Cavite, providing quality education to local students.
  • Emilio House (Seville, Spain): A historic building in Seville, showcasing traditional Spanish architecture.
  • Emilio Portes Gil Dam (Tamaulipas, Mexico): A dam in Tamaulipas providing water resources for irrigation and local communities.

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