Boy · #2,686 in 2026

Staccato

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

Staccato is a form of musical articulation. In modern notation, it signifies a note of shortened duration, separated from the note that may follow by silence. It has been described by theorists and has appeared in music since at least 1676.

Current Rank

#2,686

Peak Rank

#2,686 (1960)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1959

First Year

1960

Last Year

1960

Peak Year

#2686

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Staccato

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

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The Story of Staccato

Staccato first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1959, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1960, when 10 Staccatos were born — ranking #2,686 that year. As of 2026, Staccato ranks #2,686 for baby boys with 10 births, with steady use. In total, more than 16 Staccatos have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Staccato

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

Stacatto
Staccatos
Sokoto
Stancato
Stickout
Stakeout
Stellato
Stickit
Spiccato
Stakeouts
Stiletto
Stucco

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Staccato

What does the name Staccato mean?

How popular is Staccato in 2026?

In 2026, Staccato ranks #2,686 among boys' names in the U.S., with 10 babies given the name that year.

When was Staccato most popular?

Staccato reached its peak popularity in 1960, ranking #2,686 that year with 10 babies given the name.

Is Staccato a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Staccato?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Staccato include Homar, Jery, Hobie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Staccato

Staccato is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1959 and has accumulated 16 births in the dataset. Staccato's peak popularity came in 1960 when it ranked #2,686. Use the chart and map above to compare Staccato'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.