Emilio
Emilio is the Spanish and Italian form of the Roman family name Aemilius, derived from the Latin word 'aemulus' meaning 'rival' or 'eager.' This romantic name has been beloved in Mediterranean cultures for centuries and carries a warm, sophisticated charm.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 2,473. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 1,090
- 2012: 1,171
- 2013: 1,180
- 2014: 1,281
- 2015: 1,191
- 2016: 1,345
- 2017: 1,398
- 2018: 1,494
- 2019: 1,579
- 2020: 1,629
- 2021: 1,744
- 2022: 1,909
- 2023: 2,015
- 2024: 2,369
- 2025: 2,397
- 2026 (projected): 2,473
Good to Know
- •Pronunciation is straightforward in most languages (eh-MEE-lee-oh)
- •Works well in both English and Spanish-speaking countries
- •Offers the trendy nickname Milo while maintaining a classic full name
- •Easy to spell and rarely requires correction
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Famous People
Emilio Estevez
Actor and filmmaker
Emilio Pucci
Fashion designer
Emilio Aguinaldo
First President of the Philippines
Emilio Segrè
Nobel Prize-winning physicist
Statistics
53,955
Total births since 1880
2025
Peak year
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