How Many People Are Named Galo?
Complete statistics for the name Galo: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Galo is a name with roots in Spanish and Portuguese cultures, often linked to the Latin word for "rooster" or the ancient Gaul. There are roughly 349 people living in the US with this name today, meaning about 1 in 945,701 Americans share it. It's been slowly rising since its peak of 14 births in 1972.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 traditionally represents ambition, material success, and personal power. It's associated with strong leadership abilities and a drive to achieve tangible results in the world.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 33All 368 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1972Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Galo Through the Generations
Looking at the generational breakdown, it's clear that Galo is a genuinely modern name in the United States. Only 13 bearers are over 60, which tells us this name had almost no presence in America before the 1960s. The 30-to-60 age group holds 186 people named Galo, representing the first real wave of usage that built momentum through the 1970s and 1980s. That 1972 peak of 14 births in a single year was a high-water mark for the era, but the name didn't fade after that. A striking 169 bearers are under 30, making up about 46% of all living holders. That's a big share for the youngest cohort, and it signals the name is still gaining traction with newer generations. With 368 total births recorded across all US history and a world rank of 36,811 with 20,737 bearers globally, Galo remains very rare on American soil but carries a much larger footprint internationally, especially in India. The slow upward trend suggests we haven't seen its ceiling yet.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Galo's Spanish/Portuguese (from Latin) roots
📄 About the Name Galo
How Many People Have the Name Galo?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,889 people in the United States currently share the name Galo. That works out to roughly 1 in every 175,463 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Galo a Common or Rare Name?
Galo is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Galo Mean?
Galo means "Rooster or from Gaul" and comes from Spanish/Portuguese (from Latin) origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Galo in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Galo Most Popular?
The name Galo reached peak popularity in 1972, with 14 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Galo?
Approximately 1,889 people named Galo live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,889. That works out to roughly 1 in 175,463 Americans.
Is Galo a rare name?
Galo is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 175,463 Americans has this name.
What does the name Galo mean?
Galo means "Rooster or from Gaul" and comes from Spanish/Portuguese (from Latin) origins.
Is Galo more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Galo are male and 0% are female.
When was Galo most popular?
Galo peaked in 1972 with 14 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.