Total births
100
Boys' name · since 1914
Morio
Since 1914, U.S. Social Security records show 100 babies named Morio, peaking in 1985. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 100
- total births
- 1914–1987
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
100 boys have been named Morio since 1914, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Morio has been recorded 100 times among boys since 1914, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1914 to 1987.
- 100 total births
- 1914–1987 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 32% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
100 boys have been named Morio since 1914, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1987.
- 100
- total births
- 1914–1987
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Morio was born in this single decade.
1985
Single peak year
9 babies were named Morio in 1985 - its busiest year on record.
Morio's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Morio's SSA record in two at 1971 and the more recent half accounts for 55% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 45%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1914, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1985 peak of 9, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Morio at a glance
Last recorded 1987Peak year
1985
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1914
Morio popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1914–1987
- Peak year (1985)
- 9
- Annual births at peak, across 74 years of records
Morio by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Morio's strongest decade.
32 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Morio births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
16 births
- 1920s
1920s
29 births
- 1970s
1970s
23 births
- 1980s
1980s
32 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 32 births (32% of all-time use).
Morio by state
Where Morio concentrates geographically, total births since 1914
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Hawaii | | 5 | 5.0% |
Hawaii share of Morio's total US births 5.0%
5 of 100 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Morio? ▼
Morio has been given to 100 babies in the U.S. since 1914, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1987. 9 babies were born in 1985, its single highest year.
When was Morio most popular? ▼
Morio was most popular in the 1980s decade with 32 total births. The single peak year was 1985.
Where is Morio most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Morio are Hawaii (5 births).
How long has the name Morio been used? ▼
Morio has been recorded in Social Security data since 1914, spanning 74 years of data through 1987.
What names are similar to Morio? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Morris, Morgan, Morton, Mordechai, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Morio's data
- Hawaii records the most Morios (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Hawaii 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 Morio
Nearby Names Like Morio
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Morio
Morris Boy
#1862 71,000 births
Morgan Boy
#531 45,643 births
Morton Boy
12,336 births
Mordechai Boy
#958 6,821 births
Mortimer Boy
1,943 births
Compare Morio side by side: Morio vs Morris Morio vs Morgan Morio vs Morton
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1914–1987 (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. "Morio: Baby Name Since 1914 - 100 Births, Peak 1985." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/morio. 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 Morio 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.