Emilio Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Emilio originates from Latin, derived from Aemilius, which means 'rival' or 'eager'. It has evolved through various forms including Aemilius and Emilius before becoming widely used as Emilio in Italian and Spanish. The name is often associated with positive traits and has no direct biblical relevance. It gained popularity in the 19th century and continues to be viewed positively in modern times, with notable individuals bearing the name.
The name Emilio is most popular in New Mexico, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Emilio has been too falling for male in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, too falling for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, too falling for male in West. Across generations, 'Emilio' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 568th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 555th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 634th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 593rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 457th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 319th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 237th out of 23106 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 12526th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 16521st out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 15284th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 35406th out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Emilio' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Emilio"
Pronunciation
/eˈmiːlioʊ/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Emilio is derived from the Latin name Aemilius, which is believed to mean 'rival' or 'eager'.
Meaning
rival, eager
Language Evolution
Aemilius (Latin), Emilius (Late Latin), Emilio (Italian/Spanish)
Historical Usage
Emilio gained popularity in the 19th century, especially in Italian and Spanish-speaking countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Emilio (Spanish/Italian), Emil (German/English), Aemilius (Latin)
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Emilio is perceived as a stylish and classic name, often associated with warmth and charisma.
Famous People
Emilio Estevez (actor and director), Emilio Aguinaldo (Filipino revolutionary leader), Emilio Sosa (fashion designer)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Emilio"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Emilio"
"Emilio" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 568th of 7545 | 1,924 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 555th of 6773 | 2,104 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 634th of 7552 | 2,644 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 593rd of 10718 | 2,969 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 457th of 16616 | 6,838 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 319th of 24088 | 15,882 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 237th of 23106 | 19,117 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 12526th of 12526 | 5 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 16521st of 19264 | 10 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 15284th of 27321 | 38 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 35406th of 35406 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Emilio" by Generation for Male Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- |
24.29% 335th/1379 |
26.42% 625th/2366 |
25.04% 286th/1142 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
27.25% 424th/1556 |
21.42% 504th/2353 |
20.49% 317th/1547 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
40.64% 905th/2227 |
19.67% 478th/2430 |
19.94% 569th/2853 |
18.49% 513th/2775 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
29.42% 864th/2937 |
12.58% 438th/3483 |
16.71% 588th/3518 |
11.45% 463rd/4044 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
16.09% 593rd/3685 |
10.46% 468th/4475 |
9.72% 505th/5194 |
5.05% 319th/6317 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
8.58% 393rd/4582 |
8.87% 458th/5164 |
4.99% 365th/7313 |
2.91% 217th/7463 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
7.63% 304th/3984 |
7.98% 358th/4487 |
4.02% 274th/6822 |
2.18% 137th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Emilio" by Generation for Female Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Emilio"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Emilio" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.