Emilio means rival or industrious — the Italian and Spanish form of Emil, from the Latin Aemilius. Emilio Estevez was a founding member of the Brat Pack. Emilio Pucci revolutionised fashion with psychedelic prints. It's Emil in a Mediterranean suit: same competitive meaning, warmer vowels, and the most musical -lio ending in naming.
Emilio Estevez was one of the Brat Pack — 80s film royalty.
Emilio Pucci created fashion's most iconic prints.
Four syllables with a musical, Italian/Spanish sound: eh-MEEL-ee-oh.
The meaning rival/industrious combines ambition with work.
It works across Italian, Spanish, and English cultures.
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The vibe of Emilio
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Origin & history of Emilio
Latin Aemilius (rival/industrious)→Italian/Spanish Emilio
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Latin / Spanish / Italian roots
Emilio is the Italian and Spanish form of Emil, from the Latin Aemilius meaning rival or industrious. Emilio Estevez was a core member of the Brat Pack alongside Rob Lowe and Demi Moore. Emilio Pucci (1914–1992) revolutionised fashion with vibrant psychedelic prints. The name has been popular across the Spanish-speaking world and is climbing in the US.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Used across Italian and Spanish-speaking cultures for centuries.
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Today
Emilio remains a beloved choice, ranking #231 in the US. 51,599 babies have been named Emilio since 1882.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names, SSA data
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How popular is Emilio?
2024peak year
The name Emilio reached its peak in 2024, with 2,358 registrations (ranked #152). The name has actually been around since 1882 — over a century — though it took until recently to find its widest audience. Since the peak, the name has eased to around #231 today, averaging about 1,666 new babies per year. Emilio has been trending upward in recent years. Across all years on record, approximately 51,599 American babies have carried this name.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
2,358 Babies named in peak year (ranked #152)
1,666Avg. per year (last decade)
16,660Total registrations last 10 years
51,599All-time total (since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #231)Very popular
Emilio's Life Path 8 is the achiever's number — rivalling through industry. People named Emilio tend to be competitive, stylish, and gifted at outworking their rivals.
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