Cuauhtemoc Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationkwah-TEH-mok / kwaʊˈtɛmokNahuatl
Meaning
Descending Sun
Historical & Cultural Background
Cuauhtemoc is a name of Nahuatl origin, associated with the last Aztec emperor, Cuauhtémoc, who ruled during the Spanish conquest of Mexico. He is remembered for his resistance against Spanish colonization and is a symbol of Mexican nationalism. The name reflects the rich cultural heritage of the Aztec civilization and its language.
Trend Summary
The name Cuauhtemoc has seen limited use in the United States, primarily within communities with Mexican heritage.
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Famous people named Cuauhtemoc
Cuauhtemoc Cardenas is a Mexican politician known for his role in the Mexican leftist movement and as a candidate for the presidency.
Cuauhtemoc Blanco is a former Mexican football player and politician, recognized for his contributions to the sport and his subsequent political career.
Fictional characters named Cuauhtemoc
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Cuauhtemoc was first seen in the United States in 1949. Cuauhtemoc has ranked as high as #1341 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in California, Texas, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Cuauhtemoc has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Cuauhtemoc (2023)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 14 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1949 | 5 |
| 1957 | 8 |
| 1960 | 5 |
| 1961 | 5 |
| 1964 | 8 |
| 1967 | 6 |
| 1969 | 7 |
| 1970 | 10 |
| 1971 | 9 |
| 1972 | 12 |
| 1973 | 18 |
| 1974 | 16 |
| 1975 | 17 |
| 1976 | 14 |
| 1977 | 11 |
| 1978 | 10 |
| 1979 | 11 |
| 1980 | 24 |
| 1981 | 12 |
| 1982 | 8 |
| 1983 | 8 |
| 1984 | 13 |
| 1985 | 11 |
| 1986 | 10 |
| 1987 | 11 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1989 | 13 |
| 1990 | 17 |
| 1991 | 25 |
| 1992 | 15 |
| 1993 | 20 |
| 1994 | 25 |
| 1995 | 27 |
| 1996 | 27 |
| 1997 | 32 |
| 1998 | 29 |
| 1999 | 31 |
| 2000 | 37 |
| 2001 | 35 |
| 2002 | 44 |
| 2003 | 42 |
| 2004 | 39 |
| 2005 | 42 |
| 2006 | 43 |
| 2007 | 47 |
| 2008 | 38 |
| 2009 | 38 |
| 2010 | 32 |
| 2011 | 29 |
| 2012 | 24 |
| 2013 | 17 |
| 2014 | 15 |
| 2015 | 16 |
| 2016 | 15 |
| 2017 | 15 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2019 | 20 |
| 2020 | 21 |
| 2021 | 19 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2023 | 25 |
| 2024 | 13 |