Galileo
- Pronunciation
- [Ga-li-leo]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- From Galilee
- Origin
- Italian
Galileo Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 505 baby boys have been named Galileo. The name peaked in 2022 with 44 US births that year (rank #2884). In 2024, ranked #3469 nationally — 585 places below its 2022 peak.
Top States for Galileo
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Galileo births are: California (78), Texas (19).
Other Italian-Origin Names Like Galileo
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7-Letter Names Starting with G
Names with Galileo's exact length and starting letter: Gabirel, Gabrian, Gabriel, Gaetana, Gaetane.
Quick Facts About Galileo
Famous People Named Galileo
1 notable figure from history and culture who share the name Galileo.
- Galileo Galilei — Scientist (1564)
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Compare Galileo to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Galileo against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).