Cuauhtemoc
Every Cuauhtemoc since 1949 — 1,239 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Cuauhtemoc
Cuauhtemoc is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,887 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1949, 1,239 American babies have been named Cuauhtemoc. Its peak came in 2007, when 47 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Cuauhtemoc stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Cuauhtemoc year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | #6,887 |
| 2024 | 13 | #6,533 |
| 2023 | 25 | #4,248 |
| 2022 | 13 | #6,561 |
| 2021 | 19 | #4,964 |
| 2020 | 21 | #4,568 |
| 2019 | 20 | #4,833 |
| 2018 | 12 | #6,777 |
| 2017 | 15 | #5,856 |
| 2016 | 15 | #5,843 |
| 2015 | 16 | #5,560 |
| 2014 | 15 | #5,779 |
| 2013 | 17 | #5,213 |
| 2012 | 24 | #4,157 |
| 2011 | 29 | #3,620 |
| 2010 | 32 | #3,385 |
| 2009 | 38 | #3,060 |
| 2008 | 38 | #3,063 |
| 2007 | 47 | #2,615 |
| 2006 | 43 | #2,705 |
| 2005 | 42 | #2,627 |
| 2004 | 39 | #2,707 |
| 2003 | 42 | #2,483 |
| 2002 | 44 | #2,344 |
| 2001 | 35 | #2,696 |
| 2000 | 37 | #2,537 |
| 1995 | 27 | #2,699 |
| 1990 | 17 | #3,489 |
| 1985 | 11 | #3,845 |
| 1980 | 24 | #2,170 |
| 1975 | 17 | #2,463 |
| 1970 | 10 | #3,111 |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | 5 | #4,148 |
| 1955 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Cuauhtemoc in 2025?
Cuauhtemoc ranked #6,887 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Cuauhtemoc?
1,239 babies have been named Cuauhtemoc in the United States since 1949, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Cuauhtemoc most popular?
Cuauhtemoc peaked in 2007, when 47 newborns received the name.
Is Cuauhtemoc a boy or girl name?
Cuauhtemoc is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Cuauhtemoc rising or falling?
Cuauhtemoc is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.