Boy nameCurrently #3,469 in the USRising
Galileo
//ˌɡæləˈlioʊ//
4 syllablesPeak year: 20227 lettersStarts with G
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Galileo's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Galileo's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Galileo |
|---|---|
| 1915 | 5 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2000 | 9 |
| 2001 | 10 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2006 | 12 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2008 | 16 |
| 2009 | 15 |
| 2010 | 11 |
| 2011 | 11 |
| 2012 | 13 |
| 2013 | 13 |
| 2014 | 21 |
| 2015 | 30 |
| 2016 | 22 |
| 2017 | 24 |
| 2018 | 28 |
| 2019 | 30 |
| 2020 | 30 |
| 2021 | 38 |
| 2022 | 44 |
| 2023 | 27 |
| 2024 | 33 |
Galileo through the decades
- Galileo peaked in 2022, when 44 babies were named Galileo in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Galileo has risen 145% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Galileo currently ranks #3,469 in the US and is on the rise.