How Many People Are Named Helio?

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

Helio
Very Rare
Greek

Helio means sun in Greek, making it a rare gem among names, with only 1 in 1,029,518 Americans bearing it. That's just 321 people today, mostly under 30, giving it a truly modern vibe.

~321
Living in US
1 in 1,029,518
Americans
2008
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Sun
🌐
Origin
Greek
🌟
Lucky Day
Sunday
💎
Lucky Stone
Topaz
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Radiant Energetic Confident
4
Life Path Number

It's believed that life-path number 4 represents stability and hard work.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

214,561
Worldwide Bearers
#4,875
Global Rank
🇧🇷 Brazil
180,212
🇲🇿 Mozambique
19,200
🇦🇴 Angola
6,073
🇨🇴 Colombia
2,559
🇺🇸 United States
1,219
🇲🇽 Mexico
1,016
🇻🇪 Venezuela
621
🇦🇷 Argentina
566
🇵🇪 Peru
480
🇨🇱 Chile
378

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
321 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 17
268
Would be under 30 (82%)
58
Would be 30–60 (18%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 326 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: 2008

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
74
Classic Feel
19
Modern Appeal
100
International
100

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

📜 Helio Through the Generations

Helio, a name that evokes warmth and light, has seen steady popularity since its peak in 2008 when 26 babies were given this moniker. Today, most Helios are young, with 268 under 30, and only 58 between 30 and 60, showing how it's become a trendy choice for new parents. The average age of 17 reflects its status as a contemporary name, favored by those looking for something unique yet meaningful.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 35
Texas 5

✨ Similar Names to Helio

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Helio's Greek roots

📄 About the Name Helio

How Many People Have the Name Helio?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 321 people in the United States currently share the name Helio. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,029,518 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Helio a Common or Rare Name?

Helio 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 Helio Mean?

Helio means "sun" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Helio Most Popular?

The name Helio reached peak popularity in 2008, with 26 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Helio?

Approximately 321 people named Helio live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 326. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,029,518 Americans.

Is Helio a rare name?

Helio is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,029,518 Americans has this name.

What does the name Helio mean?

Helio means "sun" and comes from Greek origins.

Is Helio more male or female?

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

When was Helio most popular?

Helio peaked in 2008 with 26 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 US321
All-Time Births326
1 in X1 in 1,029,518
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age17
Peak Year2008
World Rank#4,875
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.