Total births
1,809
Boys' name · since 1904
Basilio
Basilio has 1,809 recorded births since 1904 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1990 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #5920
- among boys today
- 1,809
- born since 1904
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 59%
- more common than other boys
Basilio currently ranks #5920 among boys' names in America, with 1,809 babies recorded since 1904.
Social Security Administration records show Basilio recorded 1,809 times among boys since 1904, holding rank #5920 nationally today, ahead of 59% of boys, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1904 to 2025.
- #5920 among boys today
- 1,809 born since 1904
- 1970s peak decade
- 59% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Basilio is currently the #5920 boys' name in America, more common than 59% of boys - 1,809 born since 1904, peaking in the 1970s.
- #5920
- among boys today
- 1,809
- born since 1904
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 59%
- more common than other boys
Basilio vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5920
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 59% of names given to boys today.
1970s
Peak decade
11% of everyone ever named Basilio was born in this single decade.
1990
Single peak year
28 babies were named Basilio in 1990 - its busiest year on record.
How Basilio compares
1,809 Top 22% higher than 78% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Basilio's all-time total is 5x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Basilio | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,809 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 28 | 23 | 22,252 |
Basilio's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Basilio splits its recorded history at 1968: 51% of all births land in the more recent half, 49% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1904 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1990 peak of 28 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Basilio at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1990
Current rank
#5,920
Active since
1904
Basilio popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1904–2025
- Peak year (1990)
- 28
- Annual births at peak, across 122 years of records
Basilio by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Basilio's strongest decade.
196 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 11% of all-time use.
Basilio births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 11
1900s
11 births
- 1910s
1910s
88 births
- 1920s
1920s
159 births
- 1930s
1930s
137 births
- 1940s
1940s
144 births
- 1950s
1950s
192 births
- 1960s
1960s
191 births
- 1970s
1970s
196 births
- 1980s
1980s
186 births
- 1990s
1990s
182 births
- 2000s
2000s
151 births
- 2010s
2010s
108 births
- 2020s 64
2020s
64 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 196 births (11% of all-time use).
How Basilio compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Basilio's total volume
Basilio vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Basilio by state
Where Basilio concentrates geographically, total births since 1904
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 555 | 30.7% |
| #2 | California | | 225 | 12.4% |
| #3 | New York | | 22 | 1.2% |
Texas share of Basilio's total US births 30.7%
Even split
555 of 1,809 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Basilio? ▼
1,809 babies have been named Basilio since 1904. It currently ranks #5920 among boys. The peak year was 1990 with 28 births.
When was Basilio most popular? ▼
Basilio was most popular in the 1970s decade with 196 total births. The single peak year was 1990.
Where is Basilio most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Basilio are Texas (555 births), California (225 births), New York (22 births).
How long has the name Basilio been used? ▼
Basilio has been recorded in Social Security data since 1904, spanning 122 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Basilio? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Basil, Bastian, Bashir, Bascom, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Basilio's data
- Basilio's decade-level peak was the 1970s (196 total births); usage has since declined to 64 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Basilios (555 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Basilio
Nearby Names Like Basilio
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Basilio
Basil Boy
#2013 13,172 births
Bastian Boy
#1003 2,614 births
Bashir Boy
#4768 1,035 births
Bascom Boy
731 births
Bassam Boy
#4244 600 births
Compare Basilio side by side: Basilio vs Basil Basilio vs Bastian Basilio vs Bashir
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Basilio
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1904–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Basilio: #5920 Boys' Name - 1,809 Births, Peak 1990." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/basilio. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Basilio draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.