Total births
1,896
Boys' name · since 1912
Giacomo
Giacomo has 1,896 recorded births since 1912 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2006 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #3283
- among boys today
- 1,896
- born since 1912
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 77%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Giacomo is the #3283 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 1,896 recorded since 1912.
Social Security Administration records show Giacomo recorded 1,896 times among boys since 1912, holding rank #3283 nationally today, ahead of 77% of boys, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1912 to 2025.
- #3283 among boys today
- 1,896 born since 1912
- 2000s peak decade
- 77% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Giacomo is currently the #3283 boys' name in America, more common than 77% of boys - 1,896 born since 1912, peaking in the 2000s.
- #3283
- among boys today
- 1,896
- born since 1912
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 77%
- more common than other boys
Giacomo vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3283
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 77% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
22% of everyone ever named Giacomo was born in this single decade.
2006
Single peak year
56 babies were named Giacomo in 2006 - its busiest year on record.
How Giacomo compares
1,896 Top 22% higher than 78% 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
Giacomo's all-time total is 5x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Giacomo | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,896 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 56 | 23 | 22,252 |
Giacomo's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Giacomo splits its recorded history at 1975: 74% of all births land in the more recent half, 26% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1934 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2006 peak of 56 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Giacomo at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2006
Current rank
#3,283
Active since
1912
Giacomo popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1912–2025
- Peak year (2006)
- 56
- Annual births at peak, across 114 years of records
Giacomo by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Giacomo's strongest decade.
423 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 22% of all-time use.
Giacomo births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 94
1910s
94 births
- 1920s 88
1920s
88 births
- 1930s 20
1930s
20 births
- 1940s 43
1940s
43 births
- 1950s 68
1950s
68 births
- 1960s 106
1960s
106 births
- 1970s 142
1970s
142 births
- 1980s 138
1980s
138 births
- 1990s
1990s
224 births
- 2000s
2000s
423 births
- 2010s
2010s
332 births
- 2020s
2020s
218 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 423 births (22% of all-time use).
How Giacomo 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 Giacomo's total volume
Giacomo vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Giacomo by state
Where Giacomo concentrates geographically, total births since 1912
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 408 | 21.5% |
| #2 | California | | 114 | 6.0% |
| #3 | New Jersey | | 57 | 3.0% |
| #4 | Florida | | 17 | 0.9% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 11 | 0.6% |
| #6 | Massachusetts | | 5 | 0.3% |
| #7 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.3% |
New York share of Giacomo's total US births 21.5%
Even split
408 of 1,896 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Giacomo? ▼
Giacomo has been given to 1,896 babies in the U.S. since 1912, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #3283 as of the latest data. 56 babies were born in 2006, its single highest year.
When was Giacomo most popular? ▼
Giacomo was most popular in the 2000s decade with 423 total births. The single peak year was 2006.
Where is Giacomo most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Giacomo are New York (408 births), California (114 births), New Jersey (57 births).
How long has the name Giacomo been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Giacomo since 1912 -- 114 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Giacomo? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Gianni, Giancarlo, Gian, Gianluca, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Giacomo's data
- Giacomo's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (423 total births) through the 2020s (218) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Giacomos (408 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 Giacomo
Nearby Names Like Giacomo
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Giacomo
Gianni Boy
#483 15,487 births
Giancarlo Boy
#1406 8,652 births
Gian Boy
#897 5,033 births
Gianluca Boy
#1254 3,915 births
Gianfranco Boy
#7876 1,057 births
Compare Giacomo side by side: Giacomo vs Gianni Giacomo vs Giancarlo Giacomo vs Gian
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Giacomo
Lavon #3282
5,113 births · Peak 2006
Arlow #3284
366 births · Peak 2022
Ken #3281
33,013 births · Peak 1960
Augusto #3285
1,740 births · Peak 2025
Leopoldo #3280
5,975 births · Peak 1980
Ezekial #3286
1,514 births · Peak 2011
Nevin #3279
6,372 births · Peak 2007
Brandt #3287
6,119 births · Peak 2007
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, 1912–2025 (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. "Giacomo: #3283 Boys' Name - 1,896 Births, Peak 2006." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/giacomo. 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 Giacomo 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.