Boy · #5,292 in 2026

Lalo

Lalo is a masculine given name. Notable people with this given name include:Lalo Barrubia, Uruguayan writer, performer and translator María del Rosario González Lalo Hartich (1904–1979), Argentine actor Lalo Mir, Argentine radio host Lalo Ríos (1927–1973), Mexican-born American actor Lalo Rodríguez, stage name of Puerto Rican salsa singer and musician Ubaldo Rodríguez Santos Lalo Schifrin…

Current Rank
#5,292
Peak Rank
#2,191 (2023)
Total Babies
610
5-Yr Trend
+78%
1913
First Year
2026
Last Year
2023
Peak Year
#2191
Peak Rank
610
Total Count
79
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Lalo

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

Lalo is a masculine given name. Notable people with this given name include:Lalo Barrubia, Uruguayan writer, performer and translator María del Rosario González Lalo Hartich (1904–1979), Argentine actor Lalo Mir, Argentine radio host Lalo Ríos (1927–1973), Mexican-born American actor Lalo Rodríguez, stage name of Puerto Rican salsa singer and musician Ubaldo Rodríguez Santos Lalo Schifrin…

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The Story of Lalo

Lalo first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1913, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2023, when 18 Lalos were born — ranking #5,249 that year. As of 2026, Lalo ranks #5,292 for baby boys with 18 births, rising sharply (+78% over the past five years). In total, more than 610 Lalos have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Lalo

Phonetically similar names — useful when Lalo 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Lalo

What does the name Lalo mean?
Lalo is a masculine given name. Notable people with this given name include:Lalo Barrubia, Uruguayan writer, performer and translator María del Rosario González Lalo Hartich (1904–1979), Argentine actor Lalo Mir, Argentine radio host Lalo Ríos (1927–1973), Mexican-born American actor Lalo Rodríguez, stage name of Puerto Rican salsa singer and musician Ubaldo Rodríguez Santos Lalo Schifrin…
How popular is Lalo in 2026?
In 2026, Lalo ranks #5,292 among boys' names in the U.S., with 18 babies given the name that year.
When was Lalo most popular?
Lalo reached its peak popularity in 2023, ranking #2,191 that year with 18 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Lalo most popular?
Lalo has historically been most popular in New Mexico, Texas, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Lalo.
Is Lalo a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Lalo is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Lalo?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Lalo include Autrey, Lory, Charlene. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Lalo

Lalo is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1913 and has accumulated 610 births in the dataset. Lalo's peak popularity came in 2023 when it ranked #2,191. Use the chart and map above to compare Lalo'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.