How Many People Are Named Emelio?

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

Emelio
Very Rare
Spanish

Emelio, a very rare male name, only 279 people in the US today carry it, making it unique as just 1 in 1,183,850 Americans have this name. The majority of Emelios are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older-generation vibe.

~166
Living in US
1 in 1,996,682
Americans
1921
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Spanish for 'work'
🌐
Origin
Spanish
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Determined Hardworking Traditional
5
Life Path Number

Life-path number 5 represents freedom, adventure, and change.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

9,584
Worldwide Bearers
#63,061
Global Rank
🇵🇭 Philippines
7,909
🇲🇽 Mexico
484
🇺🇸 United States
367
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
291
🇿🇲 Zambia
51
🇵🇾 Paraguay
48
🇧🇿 Belize
47
🇸🇧 Solomon Islands
40
🇿🇦 South Africa
39
🇯🇲 Jamaica
37

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
279 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 58
149
Would be under 30 (31%)
104
Would be 30–60 (22%)
223
Would be over 60 (47%)

All 476 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: 1921

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
79
Classic Feel
83
Modern Appeal
37
International
96

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

📜 Emelio Through the Generations

Emelio has been a name that's seen its ups and downs over the decades. It peaked in popularity in 1921 with 14 births, but since then, it's maintained a steady presence, albeit a small one. Today, there are around 279 Emelios living in the United States, with the average age sitting at 58 years old. Interestingly, nearly half of those named Emelio are over 60, which gives the name a distinctly mature demographic. This trend suggests that Emelio is more of a classic, old-school name that's slowly gaining traction again among parents looking for a timeless choice.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 5
Massachusetts 5

✨ Similar Names to Emelio

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Emelio's Spanish roots

📄 About the Name Emelio

How Many People Have the Name Emelio?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 166 people in the United States currently share the name Emelio. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,996,682 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Emelio a Common or Rare Name?

Emelio 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.

What Does the Name Emelio Mean?

Emelio means "Spanish for 'work'" and comes from Spanish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Emelio Most Popular?

The name Emelio reached peak popularity in 1921, with 14 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

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 Emelio?

Approximately 166 people named Emelio live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 166. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,996,682 Americans.

Is Emelio a rare name?

Emelio is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,996,682 Americans has this name.

What does the name Emelio mean?

Emelio means "Spanish for 'work'" and comes from Spanish origins.

Is Emelio more male or female?

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

When was Emelio most popular?

Emelio peaked in 1921 with 14 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

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 US166
All-Time Births166
1 in X1 in 1,996,682
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age58
Peak Year1921
World Rank#63,061
Male %100%
Female %0%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.