Total births
376
Boys' name · since 1961
Galo
Galo has 376 recorded births since 1961 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1972 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #10074
- among boys today
- 376
- born since 1961
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 30%
- more common than other boys
376 babies have been named Galo since 1961, making it today's #10074 boys' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Galo has been recorded 376 times among boys since 1961, currently ranked #10074 nationally and more common than 30% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1961 to 2025.
- #10074 among boys today
- 376 born since 1961
- 2000s peak decade
- 30% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Galo is currently the #10074 boys' name in America, more common than 30% of boys - 376 born since 1961, peaking in the 2000s.
- #10074
- among boys today
- 376
- born since 1961
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 30%
- more common than other boys
Galo vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#10074
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 30% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
23% of everyone ever named Galo was born in this single decade.
1972
Single peak year
14 babies were named Galo in 1972 - its busiest year on record.
How Galo compares
376 Top 49% higher than 51% 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
Galo's all-time total is 2% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Galo | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 376 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 14 | 23 | 22,252 |
Galo's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Galo's SSA record in two at 1995 and the more recent half accounts for 50% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 50%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1966, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1972 peak of 14, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Galo at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1972
Current rank
#10,074
Active since
1961
Galo popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1961–2025
- Peak year (1972)
- 14
- Annual births at peak, across 65 years of records
Galo by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Galo's strongest decade.
87 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 23% of all-time use.
Galo births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 31
1960s
31 births
- 1970s
1970s
73 births
- 1980s
1980s
52 births
- 1990s
1990s
53 births
- 2000s
2000s
87 births
- 2010s
2010s
41 births
- 2020s
2020s
39 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 87 births (23% of all-time use).
Galo by state
Where Galo concentrates geographically, total births since 1961
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 12 | 3.2% |
| #2 | California | | 6 | 1.6% |
New York share of Galo's total US births 3.2%
Even split
12 of 376 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Galo? ▼
376 babies have been named Galo since 1961. It currently ranks #10074 among boys. The peak year was 1972 with 14 births.
When was Galo most popular? ▼
Galo was most popular in the 2000s decade with 87 total births. The single peak year was 1972.
Where is Galo most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Galo are New York (12 births), California (6 births).
How long has the name Galo been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Galo since 1961 -- 65 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Galo? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Galen, Gale, Galvin, Galileo, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Galo's data
- Galo's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (87 total births) through the 2020s (39) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Galos (12 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 Galo
Nearby Names Like Galo
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Galo
Galen Boy
#2752 16,500 births
Gale Boy
#6487 12,437 births
Galvin Boy
#8393 911 births
Galileo Boy
#3462 530 births
Gal Boy
148 births
Compare Galo side by side: Galo vs Galen Galo vs Gale Galo vs Galvin
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Galo
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1961–2025 (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. "Galo: #10074 Boys' Name - 376 Births, Peak 1972." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/galo. 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 Galo 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 July 2026.