Gio
- US rank
- #1,091
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #1,091 in 2025
197 babies were named Gio in the US in 2025. It has climbed 564 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 2001–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Gio you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 8,673 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Gio, 197 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Gio would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryGio first shows up in US birth records in 2001, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearGio is at its all-time high right now: #1,091 in 2025.
- New on the sceneGio wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2001.
- TrendGio has climbed 564 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,091. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedGio is most popular in Pennsylvania, where it ranks #704, followed by Florida (#777) and Arizona (#781). It's in the top 1,000 in 10 states.
About the name Gio
Gio is a boy name of Italian origin. It has 3 letters and 1 syllable, starting with G and ending in “-gio”. US birth records list Gio for boys from 2001 to 2025, in 23 of those 25 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #1,091 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,091, with 197 babies.
Origin:Italian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.8 | 171,103 boys |
| 2010s | 27 | 36,792 boys |
| 2020s | 93 | 10,797 boys |
More Italian boy names
- Unisex name: Luca · man from Lucania
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Unisex name: Luka · man from Lucania
- Boy name: Leonardo · brave as a lion
- Boy name: Emiliano · rival, striving
- Boy name: Lorenzo · from Laurentum
- Unisex name: Giovanni · God is gracious
- Boy name: Matteo · gift of God
Questions about the name Gio
What is the origin of the name Gio?
Gio has Italian roots in our records. Other Italian names include Luca, Leo, Luka.
Is Gio a boy or girl name?
Gio is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Gio?
Gio ranked #1,091 for US boys in 2025, given to 197 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#1,091).