Lalo
A Spanish masculine diminutive of Eduardo meaning "small or little wealthy guardian."
Name Census estimates that about 377 living Americans carry the first name Lalo. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Lalo today is around 34 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lalo births was 2023 (18 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lalo. 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.
People living today
377
~ 1 in 909,163 Americans
Peak year
2023
18 babies that year
Average age
34
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,033
Tracked since 1913
Popularity
Lalo: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lalo from the 1910s through to the 2020s, spanning 12 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 86 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1920s peak, Lalo remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lalo 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 Lalo during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Lalos live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Texas, California, New Mexico recorded the most babies named Lalo, while New Mexico, California, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 20 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Lalo
The name Lalo is of Spanish origin and is a diminutive form of the name Eduardo. It is believed to have originated in the late 15th or early 16th century, during the time of the Spanish conquest of the Americas.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Lalo can be found in the works of Miguel de Cervantes, the renowned Spanish author of the classic novel "Don Quixote." In his writings, he mentions a character named Lalo, suggesting that the name was in use during the early 17th century.
Historically, the name Lalo has been particularly popular in Mexico and other Spanish-speaking regions of Latin America. It is thought to have gained widespread recognition and usage due to its association with several notable figures throughout history.
One of the most famous individuals named Lalo was Lalo Guerrero (1916-2005), a Mexican-American musician, and songwriter known as the "Father of Chicano Music." His contributions to the development of the Chicano musical genre were significant, and he is remembered for his humorous and socially conscious lyrics.
Another notable bearer of the name was Lalo Schifrin (born 1932), an Argentine-American composer, and pianist who is best known for his film scores, including the iconic theme for the "Mission: Impossible" television series. His works have been recognized with numerous awards and nominations, including six Grammy Awards.
In the world of literature, Lalo Alcaraz (born 1964) is a Mexican-American cartoonist and creator of the comic strip "La Cucaracha." His work often explores issues of cultural identity and sociopolitical themes, earning him recognition as a significant voice in the Latino community.
Lalo Rios (1942-2018) was a Mexican actor and comedian who gained popularity for his roles in various television shows and films. He was known for his witty humor and ability to portray a wide range of characters, endearing him to audiences across Mexico and Latin America.
Lastly, Lalo Guerrero (1949-2011), a Chilean singer-songwriter, was renowned for his contributions to the Nueva Canción Chilena (New Chilean Song) movement. His politically charged lyrics and folk-inspired music resonated with audiences during a tumultuous period in Chile's history, cementing his legacy as a cultural icon.
People
Lalo + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lalo as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Lalo: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lalo?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 377 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lalo 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 909,163 US residents.
Is Lalo a common name?
We classify Lalo as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 575 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lalo most popular?
The single biggest year for Lalo was 2023, when 18 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lalo is about 34 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Lalo a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lalo 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.
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.