Boy · #9,864 in 2026

Galo

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

Current Rank

#9,864

Peak Rank

#2,533 (1972)

Total Babies

368

5-Yr Trend

+9%

1961

First Year

2024

Last Year

1972

Peak Year

#2533

Peak Rank

368

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Galo

Galo first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1961, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1972, when 14 Galos were born — ranking #2,533 that year. As of 2026, Galo ranks #9,864 for baby boys with 7 births, gradually rising (+9%). In total, more than 368 Galos have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Galo

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

Golly
Gallow
Gallo
Gali
Gelo
Gulo
Golla
Golo
Gullo
Ghali
Guillot
Golay

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Galo

What does the name Galo mean?

Galo is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1961. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Galo in 2026?

In 2026, Galo ranks #9,864 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Galo most popular?

Galo reached its peak popularity in 1972, ranking #2,533 that year with 14 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Galo a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Galo?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Galo include Carlas, Dory, Edelmiro. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Galo

Galo is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1961 and has accumulated 368 births in the dataset. Galo's peak popularity came in 1972 when it ranked #2,533. Use the chart and map above to compare Galo'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.