Galo: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Boys	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–
1900s	–	–	–	–
1910s	–	–	–	–
1920s	–	–	–	–
1930s	–	–	–	–
1940s	–	–	–	–
1950s	–	–	–	–
1960s	31	3	–	#3,200
1970s	73	7	+135%	#2,580
1980s	52	5	-29%	#3,992
1990s	53	5	+2%	#4,790
2000s	87	9	+64%	#5,792
2010s	41	4	-53%	#8,379
2020s (to 2025)	39	7	+59%	#8,470

Decade

Boys

Per year

Change

Best rank

1880s

–

1890s

–

1900s

–

1910s

–

1920s

–

1930s

–

1940s

–

1950s

–

1960s

–

#3,200

1970s

+135%

#2,580

1980s

-29%

#3,992

1990s

+2%

#4,790

2000s

+64%

#5,792

2010s

-53%

#8,379

2020s (to 2025)

+59%

#8,470

The story of Galo

Galo is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,182 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.

Since 1961, 376 American babies have been named Galo. Its peak came in 1972, when 14 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 1970s.

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 Galo stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Galo?

The median living Galo is about 29 years old; half are between 17 and 46. An estimated 400 people named Galo are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Galo year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year	Boys	Boys rank
2025	8	#9,182
2024	7	#10,230
2023	9	#8,470
2022	9	#8,535
2021	–	–
2020	6	#11,057
2019	8	#9,159
2018	–	–
2017	9	#8,379
2016	–	–
2015	7	#9,894
2014	–	–
2013	–	–
2012	5	#12,887
2011	5	#12,920
2010	7	#10,015
2009	5	#13,104
2008	13	#6,527
2007	7	#10,128
2006	9	#8,228
2005	6	#10,534
2004	10	#7,158
2003	5	#11,467
2002	12	#5,845
2001	12	#5,792
2000	8	#7,693
1995	5	#9,325
1990	11	#4,790
1985	–	–
1980	7	#5,124
1975	11	#3,309
1970	11	#2,959
1965	–	–
1960	–	–
1955	–	–
1950	–	–
1945	–	–
1940	–	–
1935	–	–
1930	–	–
1925	–	–
1920	–	–
1915	–	–
1910	–	–
1905	–	–
1900	–	–
1895	–	–
1890	–	–
1885	–	–
1880	–	–

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Galo, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Galo?

The median living Galo is about 29 years old. Half of all living Galos are between 17 and 46 years old.

How many people named Galo are alive today?

An estimated 400 people named Galo are alive in the United States, based on 376 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

How popular is the name Galo in 2025?

Galo ranked #9,182 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Galo?

376 babies have been named Galo in the United States since 1961, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Galo most popular?

Galo peaked in 1972, when 14 newborns received the name.

Is Galo a boy or girl name?

Galo is overwhelmingly a boy's name: 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Galo rising or falling?

Galo is on the rise, noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Galo?

Well-known people named Galo include Galo Plaza (politician).

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Galo popularity over time

The story of Galo

How old are people named Galo?

Galo year by year

Famous people named Galo

Frequently asked questions

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