Boy · #6,096 in 2026

Cuauhtemoc

Name: Popularity of the name Cuauhtemoc in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Cuauhtemoc, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Cuauhtémoc, also known as Cuauhtemotzín, Guatimozín, or Guatémoc, was the Aztec ruler (tlatoani) of Tenochtitlan from 1520 to 1521, and the last Aztec Emperor. The name Cuauhtemōc means "one who has descended like an eagle", commonly rendered in English as "Descending Eagle", evoking a raptor diving toward its prey.

Current Rank

#6,096

Peak Rank

#2,162 (2007)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

-8%

1949

First Year

2026

Last Year

2007

Peak Year

#2162

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Cuauhtemoc

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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The Story of Cuauhtemoc

Cuauhtemoc first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1949, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2007, when 47 Cuauhtemocs were born — ranking #2,602 that year. As of 2026, Cuauhtemoc ranks #6,096 for baby boys with 14 births, gradually falling (-8%). In total, more than 1K Cuauhtemocs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1940s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Cuauhtemoc

Phonetically similar names — useful when Cuauhtemoc is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Scrutiny
Scrotum
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Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cuauhtemoc

What does the name Cuauhtemoc mean?

How popular is Cuauhtemoc in 2026?

In 2026, Cuauhtemoc ranks #6,096 among boys' names in the U.S., with 14 babies given the name that year.

When was Cuauhtemoc most popular?

Cuauhtemoc reached its peak popularity in 2007, ranking #2,162 that year with 47 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Cuauhtemoc most popular?

Cuauhtemoc has historically been most popular in California, Illinois, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Cuauhtemoc.

Is Cuauhtemoc a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Cuauhtemoc is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Cuauhtemoc?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Cuauhtemoc include Delman, Westly, Phillipe. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Cuauhtemoc

Cuauhtemoc is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1949 and has accumulated 1K births in the dataset. Cuauhtemoc's peak popularity came in 2007 when it ranked #2,162. Use the chart and map above to compare Cuauhtemoc's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.