How Many People Are Named Eligio?

Complete statistics for the name Eligio: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Eligio
Very Rare
Spanish

Eligio, a very rare male name, is held by just 1,112 people in the US, making up 1 in 296,806 Americans. That's pretty unique! It peaked in popularity back in 1985 with 30 births.

~745
Living in US
1 in 444,898
Americans
1985
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

🌐
Origin
Spanish
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Determined Resilient
3
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 3 are known for their creativity and ability to inspire others.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

68,099
Worldwide Bearers
#14,185
Global Rank
🇲🇽 Mexico
21,707
🇵🇾 Paraguay
7,098
🇵🇭 Philippines
5,576
🇻🇪 Venezuela
5,199
🇬🇹 Guatemala
3,717
🇮🇹 Italy
3,693
🇺🇸 United States
3,685
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
3,361
🇨🇴 Colombia
3,216
🇦🇷 Argentina
1,896

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,112 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 54
368
Would be under 30 (24%)
569
Would be 30–60 (37%)
598
Would be over 60 (39%)

All 1,535 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1985

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
90
Classic Feel
49
Modern Appeal
61
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Eligio Through the Generations

Eligio has seen a steady decline since its peak in 1985, when 30 babies were given this name. Today, there are around 1,112 people named Eligio living in the United States, with an average age of 54. The distribution of ages among those named Eligio is fairly even: 24% are under 30, 37% are aged 30-60, and 39% are over 60. This suggests that while the name isn't as popular now as it once was, it still holds a special place for many families.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 364
California 157
New York 26
New Mexico 11
Illinois 5

✨ Similar Names to Eligio

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Eligio's Spanish roots

📄 About the Name Eligio

How Many People Have the Name Eligio?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 745 people in the United States currently share the name Eligio. That works out to roughly 1 in every 444,898 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Eligio a Common or Rare Name?

Eligio is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Eligio in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Eligio Most Popular?

The name Eligio reached peak popularity in 1985, with 30 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Eligio?

Approximately 745 people named Eligio live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 745. That works out to roughly 1 in 444,898 Americans.

Is Eligio a rare name?

Eligio is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 444,898 Americans has this name.

What does the name Eligio mean?

The meaning and origin of Eligio are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.

Is Eligio more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Eligio are male and 0% are female.

When was Eligio most popular?

Eligio peaked in 1985 with 30 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US745
All-Time Births745
1 in X1 in 444,898
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age54
Peak Year1985
World Rank#14,185
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.