Total births
530
Boys' name · since 1915
Galileo
Galileo has 530 recorded births since 1915 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2022 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #3462
- among boys today
- 530
- born since 1915
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 76%
- more common than other boys
Galileo currently ranks #3462 among boys' names in America, with 530 babies recorded since 1915.
Social Security Administration records show Galileo recorded 530 times among boys since 1915, holding rank #3462 nationally today, ahead of 76% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1915 to 2025.
- #3462 among boys today
- 530 born since 1915
- 2010s peak decade
- 76% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Galileo is currently the #3462 boys' name in America, more common than 76% of boys - 530 born since 1915, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3462
- among boys today
- 530
- born since 1915
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 76%
- more common than other boys
Galileo vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3462
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 76% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Galileo was born in this single decade.
2022
Single peak year
44 babies were named Galileo in 2022 - its busiest year on record.
How Galileo compares
530 Top 42% higher than 58% 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
Galileo's all-time total is 44% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Galileo | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 530 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 44 | 23 | 22,252 |
Galileo's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Galileo's full recorded timeline at 2010, 75% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 25% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1915, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2022 peak of 44 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Galileo at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2022
Current rank
#3,462
Active since
1915
Galileo popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1915–2025
- Peak year (2022)
- 44
- Annual births at peak, across 111 years of records
Galileo by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Galileo's strongest decade.
203 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Galileo births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 5
1910s
5 births
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
- 1990s 38
1990s
38 births
- 2000s
2000s
82 births
- 2010s
2010s
203 births
- 2020s
2020s
197 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 203 births (38% of all-time use).
How Galileo 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 Galileo's total volume
Galileo vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Galileo by state
Where Galileo concentrates geographically, total births since 1915
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 96 | 18.1% |
| #2 | Texas | | 19 | 3.6% |
California share of Galileo's total US births 18.1%
Even split
96 of 530 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Galileo? ▼
530 babies have been named Galileo since 1915. It currently ranks #3462 among boys. The peak year was 2022 with 44 births.
When was Galileo most popular? ▼
Galileo was most popular in the 2010s decade with 203 total births. The single peak year was 2022.
Where is Galileo most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Galileo are California (96 births), Texas (19 births).
How long has the name Galileo been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Galileo since 1915 -- 111 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Galileo? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Galen, Gale, Galvin, Galo, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Galileo's data
- Galileo's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (203 total births) through the 2020s (197) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Galileos (96 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Galileo
Nearby Names Like Galileo
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Galileo
Galen Boy
#2752 16,500 births
Gale Boy
#6487 12,437 births
Galvin Boy
#8393 911 births
Galo Boy
#10074 376 births
Gal Boy
148 births
Compare Galileo side by side: Galileo vs Galen Galileo vs Gale Galileo vs Galvin
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Galileo
Fausto #3461
2,918 births · Peak 2006
Hendricks #3463
351 births · Peak 2021
Blane #3460
4,448 births · Peak 1957
Kristofer #3464
9,791 births · Peak 1978
Emerick #3459
748 births · Peak 2018
Dejuan #3465
5,520 births · Peak 1990
Menno #3458
1,458 births · Peak 2021
Boruch #3466
1,147 births · Peak 2013
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, 1915–2025 (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. "Galileo: #3462 Boys' Name - 530 Births, Peak 2022." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/galileo. 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 Galileo 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.