Unisex nameCurrently #516 in the USRising
Rio
//ˈɹioʊ//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20243 lettersStarts with R
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Rio's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Rio's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Rio |
|---|---|
| 1920 | 5 |
| 1924 | 5 |
| 1930 | 8 |
| 1934 | 5 |
| 1956 | 5 |
| 1959 | 5 |
| 1968 | 6 |
| 1969 | 10 |
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1971 | 8 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1973 | 8 |
| 1974 | 13 |
| 1975 | 13 |
| 1976 | 8 |
| 1977 | 11 |
| 1978 | 15 |
| 1979 | 10 |
| 1980 | 12 |
| 1981 | 13 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1983 | 32 |
| 1984 | 35 |
| 1985 | 41 |
| 1986 | 41 |
| 1987 | 37 |
| 1988 | 43 |
| 1989 | 51 |
| 1990 | 64 |
| 1991 | 89 |
| 1992 | 78 |
| 1993 | 87 |
| 1994 | 75 |
| 1995 | 91 |
| 1996 | 89 |
| 1997 | 85 |
| 1998 | 94 |
| 1999 | 79 |
| 2000 | 100 |
| 2001 | 90 |
| 2002 | 85 |
| 2003 | 105 |
| 2004 | 105 |
| 2005 | 106 |
| 2006 | 116 |
| 2007 | 134 |
| 2008 | 137 |
| 2009 | 145 |
| 2010 | 168 |
| 2011 | 155 |
| 2012 | 151 |
| 2013 | 140 |
| 2014 | 149 |
| 2015 | 141 |
| 2016 | 196 |
| 2017 | 183 |
| 2018 | 249 |
| 2019 | 303 |
| 2020 | 396 |
| 2021 | 525 |
| 2022 | 649 |
| 2023 | 620 |
| 2024 | 702 |
Rio through the decades
- Rio peaked in 2024, when 702 babies were named Rio in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Rio has risen 183% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Rio currently ranks #516 in the US and is on the rise.