Fortunato
Every Fortunato since 1910 — 910 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Fortunato
Fortunato is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1910, 910 American babies have been named Fortunato. Its peak came in 1922, when 24 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
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 Fortunato stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Fortunato year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | 5 | #12,925 |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 5 | #12,682 |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | 5 | #12,841 |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | 6 | #11,196 |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | 5 | #12,018 |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | 8 | #8,089 |
| 2002 | 6 | #9,771 |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | 5 | #10,957 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 7 | #6,662 |
| 1985 | 7 | #5,342 |
| 1980 | 5 | #6,584 |
| 1975 | 9 | #3,744 |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | 7 | #3,455 |
| 1955 | 5 | #4,050 |
| 1950 | 6 | #3,448 |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | 9 | #2,545 |
| 1935 | 6 | #3,392 |
| 1930 | 18 | #1,775 |
| 1925 | 13 | #2,349 |
| 1920 | 12 | #2,509 |
| 1915 | 13 | #2,099 |
| 1910 | 6 | #1,476 |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Fortunato
- Fortunato Baldelli Religious figure · b. 1935
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Fortunato in 2025?
Fortunato did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Fortunato?
910 babies have been named Fortunato in the United States since 1910, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Fortunato most popular?
Fortunato peaked in 1922, when 24 newborns received the name.
Is Fortunato a boy or girl name?
Fortunato is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Fortunato rising or falling?
Fortunato is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Fortunato?
Well-known people named Fortunato include Fortunato Baldelli (religious figure).