Gonzalo Boy

Popularity: #802 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationgohn-ZAH-loh / /ɡonˈθalo/

Spanish; Portuguese

Meaning

Spanish: battle; Portuguese: brave

Historical & Cultural Background

Gonzalo is a name of Spanish and Portuguese origin. It has been used since the Middle Ages and is derived from the Gothic name Gundisalvus. The name has historical significance in Spain, particularly associated with noble families and figures in medieval history.

Trend Summary

Gonzalo has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable presence in Hispanic communities.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Gonzalito

International Variants

  • Gonzalo (Spanish)
  • Gonzalo (Portuguese)

Famous people named Gonzalo

Gonzalo Fernández de Córdoba was a Spanish general known for his military tactics during the Italian Wars.

Gonzalo Higuain is an Argentine professional footballer recognized for his goal-scoring abilities.

Gonzalo de Berceo was a medieval Spanish poet, notable for being one of the first to write in the Spanish language.

Gonzalo J. M. de la Vega is a contemporary Spanish artist known for his modern interpretations of classical themes.

Fictional characters named Gonzalo

Gonzalo is a character in William Shakespeare's play 'The Tempest', serving as a loyal advisor.

Gonzalo is a character in the video game 'Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag', depicted as a pirate.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Gonzalo was first seen in the United States in 1902. Gonzalo has ranked as high as #1030 nationally, which occurred in 2000, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, Illinois, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Gonzalo has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Gonzalo (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 30
38%
CA 26
33%
FL 9
12%
AZ 8
10%
NY 5
6%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19025
19085
19105
19115
19128
19135
191412
191512
191616
191717
191824
191921
192021
192120
192225
192346
192444
192547
192646
192760
192847
192952
193055
193147
193232
193349
193449
193548
193642
193731
193862
193926
194055
194130
194229
194331
194438
194552
194644
194752
194849
194953
195052
195150
195253
195373
195461
195550
195649
195768
195865
195964
196070
196160
196260
196363
196469
196567
196673
196764
196877
196960
197083
197184
197287
197395
1974101
197591
197695
197792
197896
197994
1980123
1981131
1982127
198394
1984134
1985127
1986134
1987126
1988144
1989157
1990174
1991184
1992199
1993199
1994207
1995187
1996185
1997202
1998160
1999179
2000254
2001213
2002242
2003207
2004207
2005216
2006208
2007205
2008167
2009172
2010146
2011148
2012137
2013146
2014148
2015170
2016136
2017122
2018135
2019123
2020106
2021138
2022117
2023138
2024122