US Popularity:969
Origin:Spanish
Other Origin(s):Portugues, Latin
Meaning:River
Rio is a gender-neutral name of Spanish origin, meaning “river”. This nature-inspired name could be perfect for the bundle about to flow into your life. Once the capital of Brazil, Rio de Janeiro is known for its annual Carnival, during which the metropolis springs to life through vibrant color and exciting festivities. Drawing inspiration from the spirited celebrations, baby Rio is sure to bring an exhilarating light to everything they do.
On this page:
Popularity Trend ChartSimilar NamesParents Who Like the Name Rio Also LikeRelated Baby Names ListsSibling Name Ideas

Rio Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Rio is currently #579 on The Bump
Boy:Rio is currently #415 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Rio is currently #336 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Rio is currently #969 in U.S. births
Boy:Rio is currently #1138 in U.S. births
Girl:Rio is currently #3293 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#3293
in 2022
- 130
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data

Similar Names

Explore similar sounding names to find other baby names for your My Favorites list.

Parents Who Like the Name Rio Also Like:

Related Baby Names Lists

Check out these related baby names lists to discover more baby boy and baby girl names and meanings.

Sibling Name Ideas

Are you looking for a sibling name for Rio? Here are some great options:
Sources
Learn how we keep our content accurate and up-to-date by reading our medical review and editorial process.
Not sure you have the perfect name? Search to add more baby names to your My Favorites list.