How Many People Are Named Gonzalo?
Complete statistics for the name Gonzalo: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Gonzalo, a Spanish name meaning 'warrior', is very rare in the US, with only 1 in 35,979 Americans bearing it. That's just 9,172 people today, making it stand out even more. The majority, 43%, are under 30, showing it's a name for the younger generation.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes compassion, understanding, and humanitarianism.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 40All 10,879 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: 2000Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Gonzalo Through the Generations
Gonzalo has seen its peak in recent times, with 254 births in 2000, but now it's slowly declining. People named Gonzalo tend to be around 40 years old, with 4,664 under 30, 3,824 between 30 and 60, and 2,391 over 60. This distribution suggests it's a relatively modern name, popular among new parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Gonzalo's Spanish roots
📄 About the Name Gonzalo
How Many People Have the Name Gonzalo?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 684 people in the United States currently share the name Gonzalo. That works out to roughly 1 in every 484,575 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Gonzalo a Common or Rare Name?
Gonzalo 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 Gonzalo Mean?
Gonzalo means "warrior" and comes from Spanish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Gonzalo in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Gonzalo Most Popular?
The name Gonzalo reached peak popularity in 2000, with 254 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
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 Gonzalo?
Approximately 684 people named Gonzalo live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 684. That works out to roughly 1 in 484,575 Americans.
Is Gonzalo a rare name?
Gonzalo is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 484,575 Americans has this name.
What does the name Gonzalo mean?
Gonzalo means "warrior" and comes from Spanish origins.
Is Gonzalo more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Gonzalo are male and 0% are female.
When was Gonzalo most popular?
Gonzalo peaked in 2000 with 254 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
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.