How old is someone named Rio?
The average Rio is 13 years old.
Half of all living Rios are between 3 and 19.
When was Rio popular?
Rio has been rising for years and peaked in 2024, so most Rios are still kids.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 10 | 0 |
| 1930s | 13 | 0 |
| 1950s | 10 | under 100 |
| 1960s | 16 | under 100 |
| 1970s | 97 | under 100 |
| 1980s | 312 | 300 |
| 1990s | 831 | 810 |
| 2000s | 1,123 | 1,100 |
| 2010s | 1,836 | 1,800 |
| 2020s | 3,564 | 3,500 |
How many Rios are still alive?
About 7,700 Rios are alive in the US today. That's 98% of the roughly 7,800 babies named Rio since 1920.
Nearly every Rio ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Rio?
About two in three living Rios are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
- Gen X 2%
- Millennial 11%
- Gen Z 24%
- Gen Alpha 64%
Is Rio an old name?
No. Rio is one of the youngest names around: younger than 89 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Rio will be 23 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Rio a boy or girl name?
Mostly a boy's name: 71% of living Rios are men, and 29% are women.
The women average 16 and the men 11.
Names the same age as Rio
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Rio's name twin is Walker. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Walker's age curve is the closest match to Rio's: 91% alike.
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Questions about the name Rio
How old is the average Rio?
The average Rio in the US is 13 years old. The median is 8, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Rio?
About 7,700 Rios are alive in the US today, out of roughly 7,800 babies given the name since 1920.
When was the name Rio most popular?
In 2024, when about 700 baby boys were named Rio.
Is Rio a Gen Alpha name?
Yes. About 64% of living Rios are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Rio a boy or girl name?
Mostly a boy's name: 71% of living Rios are men, and 29% are women. The women average 16 and the men 11.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this