Eligio
Meaningchosen · Spanish
- US rank
- #6,446
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #1,277 in 1909
13 babies were named Eligio in the US in 2025. It has climbed 588 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1909–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Eligio you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 131,579 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Eligio, 13 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Eligio would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryEligio first shows up in US birth records in 1909, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 116 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1909, when it ranked #1,277. Today it's #6,446, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendEligio has climbed 588 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #6,446. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Spanish, Eligio means “chosen”.
About the name Eligio
Eligio is a boy name of Spanish origin meaning “chosen”. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, starting with E and ending in “-gio”. US birth records list Eligio for boys from 1909 to 2025, in 113 of those 117 years. Its best year was 1909, when it ranked #1,277 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #6,446, with 13 babies.
Origin:Spanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 37 | 27,322 boys |
| 1910s | 6.7 | 149,701 boys |
| 1920s | 11 | 89,928 boys |
| 1930s | 10 | 97,847 boys |
| 1940s | 7.3 | 137,741 boys |
| 1950s | 5.8 | 172,117 boys |
| 1960s | 7.6 | 130,890 boys |
| 1970s | 11 | 91,408 boys |
| 1980s | 9.9 | 100,806 boys |
| 1990s | 10 | 98,425 boys |
| 2000s | 8.5 | 117,096 boys |
| 2010s | 5.4 | 184,162 boys |
| 2020s | 5.5 | 181,818 boys |
More Spanish boy names
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Santiago · Saint James
- Boy name: Leonardo · brave as a lion
- Unisex name: Jose · he will add
- Boy name: Xavier · new house
- Boy name: Luis · famous warrior
- Boy name: Matteo · gift of God
Questions about the name Eligio
What does the name Eligio mean?
Eligio means “chosen” in Spanish.
What is the origin of the name Eligio?
Eligio has Spanish roots in our records. Other Spanish names include Mateo, Elias, Santiago.
Is Eligio a boy or girl name?
Eligio is a boy name.
How popular is the name Eligio?
Eligio ranked #6,446 for US boys in 2025, given to 13 babies. Its best year was 1909 (#1,277).