UK boy's name
Alfio
Of Sicilian origin, meaning "the one who defends.".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2016. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Alfio is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Alfio popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2016 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4810, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2016, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2016 to 2016. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Alfio is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Alfio. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2017 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Alfio ranked #4810 for boys in England and Wales in 2016, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2016, when 3 boys were registered as Alfio.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Alfio as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4810
2016
Births in 2016
3
Latest year
Peak year
2016
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Alfio mean?
The name Alfio has its origins in the Latin language and can be traced back to ancient Roman times. It is believed to be derived from the Latin name Alphius, which itself comes from the Greek word "alphos" meaning "white" or "bright".
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Alfio can be found in ancient Roman texts and inscriptions, where it was a relatively common name given to male children. It is possible that the name was initially bestowed upon individuals with fair or pale complexions, reflecting the meaning of its Greek root.
In the Middle Ages, the name Alfio continued to be used, primarily in Italian-speaking regions. It was particularly popular in Sicily, where it is believed to have been introduced by Greek settlers in ancient times. The name also appeared in various religious texts and records of the time, although its usage remained relatively localized.
One of the earliest notable individuals to bear the name Alfio was Alfio Valerio, a Roman jurist who lived in the 2nd century AD. He is known for his work in Roman law and for serving as a legal advisor to several Roman emperors.
In the 13th century, Saint Alfio was a Catholic martyr who was venerated in Sicily. He is believed to have been a Christian missionary who was executed for his faith during the persecution of Christians under the Roman Emperor Diocletian. His feast day is celebrated on May 10th in the Catholic Church.
Another notable figure named Alfio was Alfio Zardini (1887-1967), an Italian painter and sculptor who was a prominent figure in the Futurist movement. His works often depicted scenes of urban life and industrial landscapes.
In the 20th century, Alfio Basile (1924-2005) was an Italian film director and screenwriter who worked on several popular Italian movies in the 1960s and 1970s, including the classic spaghetti western "Django" (1966).
More recently, Alfio Ghezzi (born 1946) is an Italian singer and songwriter who has enjoyed a successful career in the music industry, particularly in the genre of Italian pop music.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Alfio by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Alfio was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4810 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Alfio
- Alfie 86,546
- Alexander 85,525
- Adam 71,855
- Archie 59,965
- Arthur 43,586
- Aaron 36,366
- Alex 32,729
- Andrew 20,169
- Arlo 19,061
- Aidan 16,776
- Albie 16,017
- Albert 15,809
FAQ
Alfio: questions and answers
How popular is the name Alfio in the UK right now?
In 2016, Alfio was ranked #4810 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Alfio most popular?
The peak year on record was 2016, with 3 babies registered as Alfio in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Alfio?
Of Sicilian origin, meaning "the one who defends.".
How many people are called Alfio in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Alfio across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.