645births recorded
3Countries
1Variants
1934Peak · Argentina
#4139United States 2025
Galileo is a boy name family recorded 645 times in 3 countries since 1915. It ranks highest today in the United States (#4139 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Argentina in 1934, at 3.9 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Galileo
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galileo | Italian | 530 | 🇺🇸 United States | #4139 | 2022 | ▼ 7 % |
| Galileo | Italian | 105 | 🇦🇷 Argentina | #1819 | 1934 | new |
| Galileo | Italian | 10 | 🇫🇷 France | – | 2004 | – |
Questions about Galileo
How popular is the name Galileo?
In 2025 it ranked #4139 in the United States. Official registers record 645 births across 3 countries.
When was Galileo most popular?
It peaked in Argentina in 1934, at 3.9 births per 100,000.
Is Galileo a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Galileo is a boy name.