Galileo
2 countries#4139 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Galileo was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
530 births recorded 1915–2025 · currently #4139 · peaked in 2022 with 44 births
Most common in: California, Texas
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
3 births recorded 2011–2011 · peaked in 2011 with 3 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
3 births recorded 2011–2011 · peaked in 2011 with 3 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Galileo’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #6460 | — |
| 2007 | #10921 | ↓4461 |
| 2008 | #5487 | ↑5434 |
| 2009 | #5800 | ↓313 |
| 2010 | #7087 | ↓1287 |
| 2011 | #7009 | ↑78 |
| 2012 | #6306 | ↑703 |
| 2013 | #6241 | ↑65 |
| 2014 | #4538 | ↑1703 |
| 2015 | #3591 | ↑947 |
| 2016 | #4470 | ↓879 |
| 2017 | #4224 | ↑246 |
| 2018 | #3793 | ↑431 |
| 2019 | #3636 | ↑157 |
| 2020 | #3570 | ↑66 |
| 2021 | #3121 | ↑449 |
| 2022 | #2873 | ↑248 |
| 2023 | #4002 | ↓1129 |
| 2024 | #3455 | ↑547 |
| 2025 | #4139 | ↓684 |
Frequently asked questions about Galileo
Is Galileo a popular name?
Yes — Galileo currently ranks #4139 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Galileo more common for boys or girls?
Galileo is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Galileo most popular?
Galileo peaked in 2022 in United States, with 44 recorded births that year.
Is Galileo rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Galileo’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #3825 in 1915 to #4139 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Galileo?
At least 533 babies have been recorded with the name Galileo across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Galileo popular in more than one country?
Yes — Galileo appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Galileo?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Galileo include Fionn, Gavyn.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Galileo in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.