Geatano
An Italian masculine name derived from the name Gaetano, meaning "from Gaeta".
Name Census estimates that about 1 living Americans carry the first name Geatano. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Geatano today is around 63 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Geatano births was 1927 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Geatano. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Geatano. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
1
~ 1 in 342,754,338 Americans
Peak year
1927
5 babies that year
Average age
63
years old
1931 SSA rank
#3,990
Tracked since 1927
Popularity
Geatano: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Geatano from the 1920s through to the 1930s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1930s, with 5 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Geatano by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Geatano during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Geatano
The name Geatano is of Italian origin, derived from the Latin name Gaetanus. It is believed to have originated in the town of Gaeta, located in the Lazio region of central Italy. The town's name is derived from the Greek word "gaia," meaning "land" or "earth."
In ancient times, Gaeta was a prosperous port city and played a significant role in maritime trade in the Mediterranean region. The name Gaetanus was likely used to identify individuals who hailed from this town or had connections to it.
The earliest recorded use of the name Gaetanus dates back to the 5th century AD, when it was mentioned in various Latin texts and religious documents. Over time, the name evolved into its Italian form, Geatano.
One of the most notable historical figures with the name Geatano was Gaetano Filangieri (1752-1788), an Italian philosopher, jurist, and writer. His work, "La Scienza della Legislazione" (The Science of Legislation), was a significant contribution to the field of legal and political philosophy during the Enlightenment era.
Another prominent individual with this name was Gaetano Donizetti (1797-1848), an Italian composer who is best known for his operas, including "Lucia di Lammermoor" and "L'elisir d'amore." His works were instrumental in shaping the bel canto opera tradition in the 19th century.
In the field of science, Gaetano Savi (1769-1844) was an Italian botanist and entomologist who made significant contributions to the study of plant taxonomy and insect classification. He was a professor at the University of Pisa and published numerous works on natural history.
Gaetano Pesce (born 1939) is a renowned Italian architect and industrial designer known for his innovative and unconventional designs. His works, including the iconic "Up" chair, have been celebrated for their creativity and exploration of new materials and techniques.
Lastly, Gaetano Salvemini (1873-1957) was an Italian historian and political scientist who was an ardent critic of fascism and a vocal advocate for democracy. He taught at various universities in Italy and the United States, and his writings on political and social issues had a profound impact on intellectual discourse in the 20th century.
People
Geatano + last name combinations
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Other names starting with G
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FAQ
Geatano: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Geatano?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Geatano going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 342,754,338 US residents.
Is Geatano a common name?
We classify Geatano as "Very Rare". It ranks above 3.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Geatano most popular?
The single biggest year for Geatano was 1927, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Geatano is about 63 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Geatano in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Geatano a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Geatano in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Geatano still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Geatano in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Geatano can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Geatano?
You can see how many Americans are named Geatano on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.