Boy · #9,392 in 2026

Guerrero

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

Guerrero, officially the Free and Sovereign State of Guerrero, is one of the 31 states that compose the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico. It is divided into 85 municipalities. The state has a population of about 3.5 million people.

Current Rank

#9,392

Peak Rank

#6,940 (1989)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1989

First Year

2002

Last Year

1989

Peak Year

#6940

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Guerrero

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

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The Story of Guerrero

Guerrero first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1989, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1989, when 6 Guerreros were born — ranking #6,940 that year. As of 2026, Guerrero ranks #9,392 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 12 Guerreros have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Notable people named Guerrero

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

Juan Álvarez (1790-1867), president of Mexico from October 4 to December 11, 1855
Michelle Vieth , Mexican actress
Lyn May , Mexican dancer and actress
Jorge Campos , Mexican goalkeeper and coach

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Names that sound like Guerrero

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

Guerriero
Guerrieri
Guero
Garo
Guerro
Garrow
Crary
Greer
Grier
Grear
Guiro
Gary

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Guerrero

What does the name Guerrero mean?

How popular is Guerrero in 2026?

In 2026, Guerrero ranks #9,392 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Guerrero most popular?

Guerrero reached its peak popularity in 1989, ranking #6,940 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Guerrero a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Guerrero?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Guerrero include Jl, Bridgette, Rolanda. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Guerrero

Guerrero is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1989 and has accumulated 12 births in the dataset. Guerrero's peak popularity came in 1989 when it ranked #6,940. Use the chart and map above to compare Guerrero'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.