Helio
Every Helio since 1972 — 343 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Helio
Helio is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,470 in 2025 with 17 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1972, 343 American babies have been named Helio. Its peak came in 2008, when 26 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Helio stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Helio year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | #5,470 |
| 2024 | 11 | #7,431 |
| 2023 | 12 | #7,058 |
| 2022 | 16 | #5,710 |
| 2021 | 12 | #6,850 |
| 2020 | 10 | #7,719 |
| 2019 | 5 | #12,849 |
| 2018 | 15 | #5,875 |
| 2017 | 6 | #11,267 |
| 2016 | 12 | #6,874 |
| 2015 | 8 | #9,043 |
| 2014 | 13 | #6,434 |
| 2013 | 8 | #9,099 |
| 2012 | 17 | #5,336 |
| 2011 | 17 | #5,285 |
| 2010 | 12 | #6,828 |
| 2009 | 11 | #7,390 |
| 2008 | 26 | #3,973 |
| 2007 | 9 | #8,446 |
| 2006 | 6 | #11,154 |
| 2005 | 9 | #7,877 |
| 2004 | 5 | #12,005 |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | 7 | #8,799 |
| 2001 | 11 | #6,177 |
| 2000 | 5 | #11,020 |
| 1995 | 7 | #7,289 |
| 1990 | 6 | #7,509 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Helio in 2025?
Helio ranked #5,470 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 17 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Helio?
343 babies have been named Helio in the United States since 1972, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Helio most popular?
Helio peaked in 2008, when 26 newborns received the name.
Is Helio a boy or girl name?
Helio is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Helio rising or falling?
Helio is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.