Rio
boy name#532 in 2025Rio entered the US charts in 1920, peaked at #517 in 2024, ranks #532 today — a fast riser climbing the charts.
Popularity 1920–2025
#532
rank today
#517
peak (2024)
563
babies in 2025
rising
a fast riser climbing the charts
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #4317 |
| 1930s | #3679 |
| 1950s | #3965 |
| 1960s | #3267 |
| 1970s | #3623 |
| 1980s | #2875 |
| 1990s | #2045 |
| 2000s | #1972 |
| 2010s | #1417 |
| 2020s | #604 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Rio has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 5,400 people named Rio are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Rio is a kid of about 5 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Rio in 2025?
- Rio ranks #532 among US boy names in 2025, with 563 babies given the name.
- When was the name Rio most popular?
- Rio peaked in 2024, reaching #517 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Rio with classmates?
- Rio will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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