boy's name · in the US
Lio
LEE-oh (French)
- Gender Boy (US)
- Syllables 2
- Letters 3
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 1,093
France
#557
2025 births
Lio is a boy's name in the United States, with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 31% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2025 it was given to 28 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Peaked in France in 2025, when 105 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 5,895 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1986.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Lio Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1980s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 15 |
| 1990s | 25 |
| 2000s | 100 |
| 2010s | 110 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 300 |
How Popular Is Lio?
In 2025, Lio was given to 100 babies in France, ranking #557 that year. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Lio Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
How Lio Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Lïo | Lïo is a rare spelling of Lio, written with a diaeresis and recorded about 15 times, mostly in France. | 15 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Lio
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Lio Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Lio over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
Boys' or Girls' Name?
Lio is used differently depending on where you are. Each figure is the share of babies given the name who were girls, over the last ten years of that country's records.
- France Both 41% girls · 355 babies
- United States Boys' 0% girls · 261 babies
- England & Wales Boys' 4% girls · 110 babies
How to Say Lio
- French LEE-oh
Sibling Names for Lio
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Lio — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Lio
How popular is the name Lio?
In 2025, Lio was given to 100 babies in France, ranking #557 that year. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Lio a girl's or a boy's name?
Lio is used for both girls and boys. About 31% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Lio?
Lio has 2 syllables.
When was Lio most popular?
Lio peaked in 2025, when 105 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.
Is Lio a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Lio currently ranks #557 in France. It has been rising over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.