#5162024 rank
2024peak year
4,610babies named Rio since 1880
▲ +206%5-year trend
Rio popularity over 145 years
💎 Rare find · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Rio mean?
Spanish for 'river,' as in Rio de Janeiro, 'river of January'; also a Japanese name with meanings including 'jasmine,' depending on the kanji.
OriginSpanish/Japanese
Syllables1
Genderboy
Stylenature, modern
Names like Rio
Same era, same vibe — if you like Rio, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Rios
- Rio Ferdinand, footballer
Spellings & variants
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