Evodio
A boy's name of Greek origin with 18 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
If you're considering Evodio, you're looking at a name that fewer than 18 families have ever chosen in the U.S. That kind of rarity is intentional — it signals that the name was chosen for its sound, its personal meaning, or a family connection rather than a trend.
The open, approachable ending gives Evodio a stately quality that carries weight in formal contexts while staying approachable.
Evodio is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Evodio is a masculine name, a Spanish form of Evodius — from the Greek Euodios, meaning "good road" or "prosperous journey." Saint Evodius was a companion of the Apostle Paul and tradition holds he was the second Bishop of Antioch.
The name carries an aspirational meaning — may your road be good, may your journey prosper. In Mexican and Latin American Catholic communities, Evodio maintains its ancient ecclesiastical heritage. It's a name that sets a positive direction from the very beginning.
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In the American context, Evodio is a boy's name with a focused stretch of recorded use (1990–2008). Its Greek roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.
With 18 total births, Evodio exists at the edges of the American naming landscape — a name known primarily to the families who carry it, giving it an intensely personal character.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Evodio has 3+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1990.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 11 | #12113 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 7 | #6648 | — |
The Story of Evodio
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1990, Evodio is a Millennial-era classic. Boys named Evodio are most likely born between 1990 and 2000.
How rare is Evodio?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Evodio is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1990, peaked in the 2000s with 11 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(3 years, 1990–2008)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 5 | #13156 |
| 2006 | 6 | #11070 |
| 1990 | 7 | #6648 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1990–2008