Boy · #3,115 in 2026

Gano

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

Gano is a name of French origin. It is an alternative version of the names Ganeau, Ganot, or Guéneau which derive from the Germanic word wan, meaning hope. The name came to America via the Huguenots.

Current Rank

#3,115

Peak Rank

#3,115 (1919)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1914

First Year

1919

Last Year

1919

Peak Year

#3115

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Gano

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

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The Story of Gano

Gano first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1914, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1919, when 8 Ganos were born — ranking #3,115 that year. As of 2026, Gano ranks #3,115 for baby boys with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 18 Ganos have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Notable people named Gano

A small selection from Wikipedia. Tap "Read more" below to see the full list on Wikipedia.

Gano Chittenden (1897–1980), American art director
Gano Dunn (1870–1953), American businessman and electrical engineer

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Names that sound like Gano

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

Gonna
Gamo
Gani
Ghani
Gono
Ganoe
Gunnoe
Gamow
Cano
Kano
Konoe
Cono

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gano

What does the name Gano mean?

How popular is Gano in 2026?

In 2026, Gano ranks #3,115 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Gano most popular?

Gano reached its peak popularity in 1919, ranking #3,115 that year with 8 babies given the name.

Is Gano a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Gano?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Gano include Clemons, Carmie, Bossie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Gano

Gano is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1914 and has accumulated 18 births in the dataset. Gano's peak popularity came in 1919 when it ranked #3,115. Use the chart and map above to compare Gano'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.