Holding steady, #7,194 for boys today.
Popularity of Tlaloc since 1977
Babies named Tlaloc per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2007, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Tlaloc's real moment was 2023.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 20 |
| 2000s | 99 |
| 2010s | 88 |
| 2020s | 67 |
Meaning & origin
Tlaloc is a rare name in the United States, first recorded in 1977. As of 2025, it ranked 7,194 and had an incidence of 1 in 155,280 boys. Its peak year was 2023, though it has remained consistently uncommon. The name is closely tied to the Aztec deity of rain, giving it strong cultural and mythological associations. While not widely used, it has seen slight growth as parents seek distinctive and meaningful names. No top states for this name were reported, reflecting its rarity across all regions.
Tlaloc is the name of the Aztec god of rain, lightning, and agriculture. The etymology is debated; it may derive from Nahuatl 'tlalli' (earth) combined with an unknown suffix, or from 'tlaohc' meaning 'path' or 'channel'. The name has been used sporadically in the United States since the late 20th century, likely as a cultural or mythological reference.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tla, Loco
Variants: Tláloc
Sibling names for Tlaloc
Names that share Tlaloc's style, for a brother or sister.
