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Why parents love Rio- Rio de Janeiro is one of the world's most spectacular cities.
- Duran Duran's Rio is an iconic 80s anthem.
- Three letters with a bright, musical sound: REE-oh.
- The meaning river is elementally natural.
- It works for any gender.
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The vibe of Rio
riverRio de JaneiroDuran DurancarnivalChrist the RedeemersambaBrazilian80s
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Origin & history of Rio
Latin rivus (stream)
→ Spanish/Portuguese rio (river)
→ English Rio
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Japanese / Spanish roots
Rio comes from the Spanish and Portuguese meaning river. Rio de Janeiro is one of the world's most spectacular cities — home to Carnival, Christ the Redeemer, and Copacabana Beach. Duran Duran's Rio (1982) is one of the most iconic songs of the 1980s. Rio Ferdinand was one of football's finest defenders.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Spanish/Portuguese word; Rio de Janeiro founded 1565; Duran Duran's Rio released 1982.
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Today
Rio remains a beloved choice, ranking #954 in the US. 7,139 babies have been named Rio since 1920.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
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How popular is Rio?
2024
peak year
Rio is on the rise. After years out of the spotlight, it has been gaining ground with U.S. parents in the most recent decade. It currently ranks around #954, with about 396 babies named Rio each year. In 2024, 591 babies received the name (ranked #516). Total registrations across all years since 1880: roughly 7,139.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
591
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #516)
(ranked #516)
396
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
3,960
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
7,139
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Rio6
Life path number
The Nurturer
Nurturing, love and responsibility.
Rio's Life Path 1 is the leader's number — river leadership. People named Rio tend to be bright, carnival-spirited, and gifted at flowing through life with maximum colour.
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Flows with maximum colour✦
Carnival spirit◈
Christ-the-Redeemer-level presence◎
Samba rhythm♡
Three-letter brillianceR9
I9
O6
Sum: 24 → Life path 6
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Personality of Rio❤️
Nurturing heart
They notice when someone is struggling before anyone else.
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Creates warmth
Their circle is warmer for their presence.
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Strong morals
They know what's right and stand by it.
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Quietly selfless
They give and give, often without realising how much.
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