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Attilio

♂ Boy

Pronounced ah-TEEL-yoh /ɑˈtil.joʊ/Medium

Meaning: An Italian name from the Roman family name Atilius (of uncertain meaning); sometimes linked to Attila ('little father', Gothic); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: An Italian name from the Roman Atilius: Attilio. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'ah-TEEL-yoh').
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Origin LowLatin, Italian
MeaningAn Italian name from the Roman family name Atilius (of uncertain meaning); sometimes linked to Attila ('little father', Gothic); routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#7273 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1916
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,065

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191619062024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Attilio is an Italian name from the Roman family name Atilius (of uncertain meaning); it is sometimes linked to Attila ('little father', Gothic; routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, classic name (said 'ah-TEEL-yoh'; nickname Tilio).

In the U.S. it appears in Italian families. Rare, from-the-Roman-Atilius at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Attilio is an Italian name from the Roman family name Atilius (of uncertain meaning), sometimes linked to Attila ('little father') — lyrical and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'ah-TEEL-yoh').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Attilio — routes layered

Variations

AttilaAtilio

Nicknames

Tilio

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Attilio mean?

Attilio is an Italian name from the Roman Atilius (of uncertain meaning), sometimes linked to Attila; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Attilio?

It's said ah-TEEL-yoh /ɑˈtil.joʊ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Attilio a boy or girl name?

Attilio is a boy's name.

How popular is Attilio?

Attilio is a rare name in the U.S.

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