Total births
3,861
Boys' name · since 1904
Gaetano
Gaetano has 3,861 recorded births since 1904 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1921 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #4714
- among boys today
- 3,861
- born since 1904
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 67%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Gaetano is the #4714 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 3,861 recorded since 1904.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Gaetano has been recorded 3,861 times among boys since 1904, currently ranked #4714 nationally and more common than 67% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1904 to 2025.
- #4714 among boys today
- 3,861 born since 1904
- 1920s peak decade
- 67% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Gaetano is currently the #4714 boys' name in America, more common than 67% of boys - 3,861 born since 1904, peaking in the 1920s.
- #4714
- among boys today
- 3,861
- born since 1904
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 67%
- more common than other boys
Gaetano vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4714
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 67% of names given to boys today.
1920s
Peak decade
17% of everyone ever named Gaetano was born in this single decade.
1921
Single peak year
87 babies were named Gaetano in 1921 - its busiest year on record.
How Gaetano compares
3,861 Top 14% higher than 86% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Gaetano's all-time total is 11x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Gaetano | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 3,861 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 87 | 23 | 22,252 |
Gaetano's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Gaetano's SSA record in two at 1965 and the more recent half accounts for 44% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 56%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1905, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1921 peak of 87, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Gaetano at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1921
Current rank
#4,714
Active since
1904
Gaetano popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1904–2025
- Peak year (1921)
- 87
- Annual births at peak, across 122 years of records
Gaetano by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Gaetano's strongest decade.
658 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 17% of all-time use.
Gaetano births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 35
1900s
35 births
- 1910s
1910s
546 births
- 1920s
1920s
658 births
- 1930s
1930s
316 births
- 1940s 221
1940s
221 births
- 1950s 236
1950s
236 births
- 1960s
1960s
359 births
- 1970s
1970s
351 births
- 1980s
1980s
275 births
- 1990s
1990s
267 births
- 2000s 257
2000s
257 births
- 2010s 210
2010s
210 births
- 2020s 130
2020s
130 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 658 births (17% of all-time use).
How Gaetano compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Gaetano's total volume
Gaetano vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Gaetano by state
Where Gaetano concentrates geographically, total births since 1904
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 1,450 | 37.6% |
| #2 | Massachusetts | | 216 | 5.6% |
| #3 | New Jersey | | 202 | 5.2% |
| #4 | Pennsylvania | | 167 | 4.3% |
| #5 | Connecticut | | 50 | 1.3% |
| #6 | California | | 43 | 1.1% |
| #7 | Illinois | | 33 | 0.9% |
| #8 | Rhode Island | | 27 | 0.7% |
New York share of Gaetano's total US births 37.6%
Even split
1,450 of 3,861 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Gaetano? ▼
Since 1904, Social Security records show 3,861 babies named Gaetano. Today it holds rank #4714 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 1921, with 87 births.
When was Gaetano most popular? ▼
Gaetano was most popular in the 1920s decade with 658 total births. The single peak year was 1921.
Where is Gaetano most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Gaetano are New York (1,450 births), Massachusetts (216 births), New Jersey (202 births).
How long has the name Gaetano been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Gaetano since 1904 -- 122 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Gaetano? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Gael, Gaelen, Gaelan, Gaetan, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Gaetano's data
- Gaetano's decade-level peak was the 1920s (658 total births); usage has since declined to 130 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Gaetanos (1,450 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Gaetano
Nearby Names Like Gaetano
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Gaetano
Gael Boy
#89 49,079 births
Gaelen Boy
156 births
Gaelan Boy
131 births
Gaetan Boy
113 births
Gaege Boy
66 births
Compare Gaetano side by side: Gaetano vs Gael Gaetano vs Gaelen Gaetano vs Gaelan
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Gaetano
Reynolds #4713
1,674 births · Peak 1923
Hadley #4715
2,096 births · Peak 2004
Alanzo #4712
494 births · Peak 2014
Tito #4716
3,376 births · Peak 1974
Manning #4711
1,840 births · Peak 1916
Marino #4717
2,231 births · Peak 1994
Cleo #4710
11,527 births · Peak 1918
Carsten #4718
2,367 births · Peak 2011
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1904–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Gaetano: #4714 Boys' Name - 3,861 Births, Peak 1921." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/gaetano. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Gaetano draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.