Gonzalo
Boy name · #1422 in 2025 · Uniqueness 62/100
Gonzalo is currently the #1422 boy name in the United States — 127 babies received it in 2025. A decade ago it stood at #1124, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 14,173 boys born in 2025 was named Gonzalo.
Babies named Gonzalo per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 123-year story
Gonzalo first appears in the Social Security records in 1902, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2000, when 254 boys were named Gonzalo — good for #695 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Gonzalo against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Gonzalo in class?
Gonzalo scores 62 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "distinctive" band. That middle band is the sweet spot many parents hunt for: recognizable without being everywhere.
Where Gonzalo is most common
Geography matters for names, and Gonzalo is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Gonzalos were CA (34), TX (27), AZ (9), FL (7), IL (6). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Gonzalo
Statistically, parents drawn to Gonzalo tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Genaro, Giancarlo, Gerardo, Octavio, and Gilberto.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Gonzalo | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 127 | #1421 |
| 2024 | 123 | #1472 |
| 2023 | 138 | #1360 |
| 2022 | 117 | #1532 |
| 2021 | 138 | #1339 |
| 2020 | 107 | #1539 |
| 2019 | 123 | #1420 |
| 2018 | 135 | #1335 |
| 2017 | 122 | #1421 |
| 2016 | 136 | #1320 |
| 2015 | 170 | #1124 |
| 2014 | 148 | #1229 |
| 2013 | 147 | #1216 |
| 2012 | 137 | #1280 |
| 2011 | 148 | #1193 |
| 2010 | 146 | #1214 |
| 2009 | 172 | #1078 |
| 2008 | 167 | #1100 |
| 2007 | 205 | #959 |
| 2006 | 208 | #918 |
| 2005 | 216 | #849 |
| 2004 | 207 | #857 |
| 2003 | 207 | #840 |
| 2002 | 242 | #729 |
| 2001 | 213 | #794 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Gonzalo a popular boy name?
Gonzalo ranked #1422 among boys in 2025 with 127 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1124.
When was the name Gonzalo most popular?
Gonzalo peaked in 2000, when 254 American boys received the name (ranked #695 that year). Since 2000 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Gonzalo?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 14,173 newborn American boys was named Gonzalo. It scores 62/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "distinctive".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.