Lio
Boy name · 8 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Lio: 8 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 5 births in 2021.
Lio is most often a modern short form of Leo or Lionel, tracing back through Latin *leo* to Greek *leon*, meaning "lion." The name carries an easy, international feel while retaining that strong, regal symbolism. Notable bearers include Lio, the Portuguese footballer known for his time at Sporting CP, and Lio (born Wanda Maria Ribeiro Furtado), the acclaimed Portuguese-born French singer and actress who found fame with her 1980 hit "Amoureux solitaires." As a variant, Lio offers a breezy alternative to the more traditional Leo, and in Scotland it has seen modest but steady use since the early 2000s—perhaps appealing to parents drawn to short, punchy names with a hint of European flair.
Boy 2 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20215 babies
- Latest (2021)
- #5335 babies
- Total births
- 8since 2020
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y