Gaetano
Every Gaetano since 1904 — 3,861 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Gaetano
Gaetano is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,979 in 2025 with 27 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1904, 3,861 American babies have been named Gaetano. Its peak came in 1921, when 87 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 Gaetano stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Gaetano year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 27 | #3,979 |
| 2024 | 21 | #4,754 |
| 2023 | 16 | #5,745 |
| 2022 | 15 | #5,958 |
| 2021 | 26 | #4,052 |
| 2020 | 25 | #4,055 |
| 2019 | 12 | #6,919 |
| 2018 | 16 | #5,616 |
| 2017 | 28 | #3,815 |
| 2016 | 26 | #4,029 |
| 2015 | 16 | #5,585 |
| 2014 | 23 | #4,304 |
| 2013 | 22 | #4,374 |
| 2012 | 34 | #3,255 |
| 2011 | 18 | #5,051 |
| 2010 | 15 | #5,832 |
| 2009 | 21 | #4,637 |
| 2008 | 23 | #4,304 |
| 2007 | 21 | #4,543 |
| 2006 | 25 | #3,927 |
| 2005 | 29 | #3,406 |
| 2004 | 27 | #3,487 |
| 2003 | 27 | #3,392 |
| 2002 | 28 | #3,212 |
| 2001 | 28 | #3,172 |
| 2000 | 28 | #3,105 |
| 1995 | 25 | #2,870 |
| 1990 | 21 | #2,999 |
| 1985 | 23 | #2,317 |
| 1980 | 31 | #1,828 |
| 1975 | 32 | #1,601 |
| 1970 | 48 | #1,197 |
| 1965 | 43 | #1,149 |
| 1960 | 25 | #1,634 |
| 1955 | 17 | #1,923 |
| 1950 | 14 | #2,061 |
| 1945 | 19 | #1,549 |
| 1940 | 22 | #1,447 |
| 1935 | 29 | #1,258 |
| 1930 | 42 | #1,073 |
| 1925 | 47 | #1,002 |
| 1920 | 77 | #751 |
| 1915 | 72 | #686 |
| 1910 | 20 | #662 |
| 1905 | 5 | #1,306 |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Gaetano
- Gaetano Donizetti Composer · 1797–1848
- Gaetano Mosca Philosopher · 1858–1941
- Gaetano Bresci Politician · 1869–1901
- Gaetano Scirea Soccer player · 1953–1989
- Gaetano Pugnani Composer · 1731–1798
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Gaetano in 2025?
Gaetano ranked #3,979 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 27 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Gaetano?
3,861 babies have been named Gaetano in the United States since 1904, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Gaetano most popular?
Gaetano peaked in 1921, when 87 newborns received the name.
Is Gaetano a boy or girl name?
Gaetano is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Gaetano rising or falling?
Gaetano is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Gaetano?
Well-known people named Gaetano include Gaetano Donizetti (composer), Gaetano Mosca (philosopher), Gaetano Bresci (politician).