Boy · #2,714 in 2026

Lio

Name: Popularity of the name Lio in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Lio, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#2,714

Peak Rank

#2,714 (2026)

Total Babies

436

5-Yr Trend

+80%

2004

First Year

2026

Last Year

2026

Peak Year

#2714

Peak Rank

436

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Lio

Lio first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2004, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 48 Lios were born — ranking #2,714 that year. As of 2026, Lio ranks #2,714 for baby boys with 48 births, rising sharply (+80% over the past five years). In total, more than 436 Lios have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Lio

Phonetically similar names — useful when Lio is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Leo
Leah
Lia
Liya
Leigha
Lwo
Liao
Leea
Layo
Lii
Leiu
Liou

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Lio

What does the name Lio mean?

Lio is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2004. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Lio in 2026?

In 2026, Lio ranks #2,714 among boys' names in the U.S., with 48 babies given the name that year.

When was Lio most popular?

Lio reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #2,714 that year with 48 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Lio most popular?

Lio has historically been most popular in California, Florida, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Lio.

Is Lio a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Lio is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Lio?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Lio include Leelan, Jakayden, Sulayman. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Lio

Lio is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2004 and has accumulated 436 births in the dataset. Lio's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #2,714. Use the chart and map above to compare Lio's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.