Basilio
Boy name · Greek · Italian · Latin · Spanish
Meaningroyal · Spanish form of Basil
- US rank
- #7,679
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #1,205 in 1904
10 babies were named Basilio in the US in 2025. It has dropped 645 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1904–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Basilio you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 169,492 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Basilio, 10 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Basilio would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBasilio first shows up in US birth records in 1904, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 121 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1904, when it ranked #1,205. Today it's #7,679, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendBasilio has slipped 645 places over the last five years and now sits at #7,679. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningBasilio is a Spanish form of Basil, which means “royal”. Our records link it to Greek, Italian and Latin roots.
About the name Basilio
Basilio is a boy name of Greek, Italian and Latin origin meaning “royal”. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with B and ending in “-lio”. US birth records list Basilio for boys from 1904 to 2025, in 115 of those 122 years. Its best year was 1904, when it ranked #1,205 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #7,679, with 10 babies.
Origin:Greek namesItalian namesLatin namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 13 | 77,022 boys |
| 1910s | 11 | 93,110 boys |
| 1920s | 14 | 69,300 boys |
| 1930s | 13 | 77,101 boys |
| 1940s | 9.6 | 103,842 boys |
| 1950s | 9.5 | 105,708 boys |
| 1960s | 10.0 | 100,200 boys |
| 1970s | 12 | 84,459 boys |
| 1980s | 10 | 98,814 boys |
| 1990s | 9.3 | 107,527 boys |
| 2000s | 7.6 | 131,752 boys |
| 2010s | 5.8 | 173,913 boys |
| 2020s | 6.2 | 161,725 boys |
More Greek boy names
- Boy name: Theodore · gift of God
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Thomas · twin
- Unisex name: Miles · possibly gracious
Questions about the name Basilio
What does the name Basilio mean?
Basilio means “royal” in Spanish, as a form of Basil.
What is the origin of the name Basilio?
Basilio has Greek, Italian, Latin, Spanish roots in our records. Other Greek names include Theodore, Mateo, Lucas.
Is Basilio a boy or girl name?
Basilio is a boy name.
How popular is the name Basilio?
Basilio ranked #7,679 for US boys in 2025, given to 10 babies. Its best year was 1904 (#1,205).