Boy · #3,489 in 2026

Galileo

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

Current Rank

#3,489

Peak Rank

#2,870 (2022)

Total Babies

571

5-Yr Trend

+13%

1915

First Year

2026

Last Year

2022

Peak Year

#2870

Peak Rank

571

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Galileo

Galileo first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1915, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2022, when 44 Galileos were born — ranking #2,870 that year. As of 2026, Galileo ranks #3,489 for baby boys with 33 births, gradually rising (+13%). In total, more than 571 Galileos have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Galileo

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

Galilea
Galilee
Galilei
Galilean
Galatea
Gallio
Gallogly
Gillooly
Callaloo
Khalilah
Galicia
Ganglia

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Galileo

What does the name Galileo mean?

Galileo is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1915. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Galileo in 2026?

In 2026, Galileo ranks #3,489 among boys' names in the U.S., with 33 babies given the name that year.

When was Galileo most popular?

Galileo reached its peak popularity in 2022, ranking #2,870 that year with 44 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Galileo a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Galileo?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Galileo include Dansby, Moreland, Hermie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Galileo

Galileo is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1915 and has accumulated 571 births in the dataset. Galileo's peak popularity came in 2022 when it ranked #2,870. Use the chart and map above to compare Galileo'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.