Holding steady, #8,910 for boys today.
Popularity of Galo since 1961
Babies named Galo per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 31 |
| 1970s | 73 |
| 1980s | 52 |
| 1990s | 53 |
| 2000s | 87 |
| 2010s | 41 |
| 2020s | 39 |
Meaning & origin
Galo is a rare given name in the United States, with its first recorded appearance in Social Security data in 1961. Its peak year was 1972, and it has remained consistently uncommon since then. In 2025, it ranked #8910, with only 1 in every 213,510 boys receiving the name. The trajectory of the name is stable, indicating it has not seen significant surges or declines in recent years. No top states were associated with the name in the data, suggesting it is uniformly rare across the country. The name likely has Iberian origins, potentially as a variant of Gallo or a surname used as a given name. While its exact meaning is uncertain, its association with the Spanish word for 'rooster' (gallo) may appeal to parents seeking a short, distinctive name with a strong sound.
The name Galo is likely a given name derived from the Spanish and Portuguese surname Gallo, meaning 'rooster'. Alternatively, it may be a short form of names like Galván or a variant of the Galician name Gallo. It has been used sparingly in the Iberian Peninsula and Latin America. Its first recorded use in U.S. Social Security data is 1961.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Gallo
Sibling names for Galo
Names that share Galo's style, for a brother or sister.
