Total births
177
Boys' name · since 1912
Gildo
Since 1912, U.S. Social Security records show 177 babies named Gildo, peaking in 1919. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 177
- total births
- 1912–1956
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 44%
- born in that decade
Gildo sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 177 recorded since 1912.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Gildo has been recorded 177 times among boys since 1912, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, 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 1912 to 1956.
- 177 total births
- 1912–1956 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 44% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
177 boys have been named Gildo since 1912, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1956.
- 177
- total births
- 1912–1956
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 44%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
44% of everyone ever named Gildo was born in this single decade.
1919
Single peak year
13 babies were named Gildo in 1919 - its busiest year on record.
Gildo's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Gildo splits its recorded history at 1924: 50% of all births land in the more recent half, 50% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1932 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1919 peak of 13 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Gildo at a glance
Last recorded 1956Peak year
1919
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1912
Gildo popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1912–1956
- Peak year (1919)
- 13
- Annual births at peak, across 45 years of records
Gildo by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Gildo's strongest decade.
78 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 44% of all-time use.
Gildo births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
65 births
- 1920s
1920s
78 births
- 1930s 29
1930s
29 births
- 1950s 5
1950s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 78 births (44% of all-time use).
Gildo by state
Where Gildo concentrates geographically, total births since 1912
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 6 | 3.4% |
| #2 | Massachusetts | | 5 | 2.8% |
New York share of Gildo's total US births 3.4%
Even split
6 of 177 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Gildo? ▼
Gildo has been given to 177 babies in the U.S. since 1912, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1956. 13 babies were born in 1919, its single highest year.
When was Gildo most popular? ▼
Gildo was most popular in the 1920s decade with 78 total births. The single peak year was 1919.
Where is Gildo most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Gildo are New York (6 births), Massachusetts (5 births).
How long has the name Gildo been used? ▼
Gildo has been recorded in Social Security data since 1912, spanning 45 years of data through 1956.
What names are similar to Gildo? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Gilbert, Gilberto, Gil, Giles, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Gildo's data
- Gildo's decade-level peak was the 1920s (78 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1950s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Gildos (6 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 Gildo
Nearby Names Like Gildo
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Gildo
Gilbert Boy
#1387 130,148 births
Gilberto Boy
#1433 28,642 births
Gil Boy
#3998 4,971 births
Giles Boy
#5069 4,732 births
Gilford Boy
1,225 births
Compare Gildo side by side: Gildo vs Gilbert Gildo vs Gilberto Gildo vs Gil
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1912–1956 (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. "Gildo: Baby Name Since 1912 - 177 Births, Peak 1919." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/gildo. 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 Gildo 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.