Arelio
A masculine Latin name meaning "golden" or "gilded".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Arelio. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Arelio today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Arelio births was 2023 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Arelio. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Arelio. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2023
5 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2023 SSA rank
#12,382
Tracked since 2023
Popularity
Arelio: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Arelio by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Arelio during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Arelio
The name Arelio is an intriguing one, with its origins shrouded in mystery and speculation. Some scholars believe that it traces its roots back to the ancient Etruscan civilization that flourished in what is now modern-day Italy. The name is thought to be derived from the Etruscan word "arilus," which means "golden" or "radiant."
One of the earliest known references to the name Arelio can be found in an Etruscan inscription dated circa 500 BCE, discovered in the ruins of the ancient city of Veii. This inscription mentions an individual named "Arelivs," which is believed to be an earlier variant of the name Arelio.
In the realm of historical figures bearing this name, one notable individual was Arelio Zaccaria, an Italian philosopher and theologian who lived in the 15th century (c. 1430-1501). He was renowned for his scholarly works on ethics and theology, and his writings were widely studied in universities across Europe.
Another prominent figure was Arelio Casadei, an Italian painter from the Renaissance period (c. 1480-1550). He was particularly celebrated for his frescoes and religious paintings, which adorned numerous churches and cathedrals in Italy during his lifetime.
In the field of literature, Arelio Palmieri was an Italian poet and writer who lived in the 16th century (c. 1520-1580). His most notable work was a collection of sonnets titled "Rime Amorose," which explored themes of love and human emotion.
Moving forward in time, Arelio Montalto was an Italian architect and engineer who lived in the late 18th century (c. 1760-1820). He was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings and structures in Rome, including the Church of Sant'Andrea delle Fratte.
Lastly, Arelio Genovese was an Italian military officer and politician who played a significant role in the unification of Italy in the 19th century (c. 1820-1890). He served as a general in the army of the Kingdom of Sardinia and later held various political positions in the newly formed Kingdom of Italy.
While the name Arelio may not be as widely used today as it once was, its rich historical legacy and roots in ancient civilizations make it a fascinating name to explore and appreciate.
People
Arelio + last name combinations
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Other names starting with A
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FAQ
Arelio: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Arelio?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Arelio going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Arelio a common name?
We classify Arelio as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Arelio most popular?
The single biggest year for Arelio was 2023, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Arelio is about 3 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Arelio in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Arelio a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Arelio in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Arelio still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Arelio in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Arelio can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Arelio?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.