Maestro
An Italian masculine name meaning "master" or "teacher".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Maestro. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Maestro today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Maestro births was 2021 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Maestro. 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 Maestro. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2021
5 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2021 SSA rank
#13,338
Tracked since 2021
Popularity
Maestro: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Maestro 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 Maestro during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Maestro
The name Maestro is derived from the Italian word "maestro," which means "master" or "teacher." This title of respect originates from the Latin word "magister," which has the same meaning. The name Maestro gained popularity during the Renaissance period in Italy, particularly in the fields of art, music, and academia.
During the Renaissance era, the term "maestro" was used to address renowned artists, composers, and scholars who had achieved mastery in their respective fields. It was a way to recognize and honor their exceptional skills and contributions. The name Maestro became associated with individuals who had dedicated themselves to the pursuit of knowledge and artistic expression.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Maestro can be found in the life of Maestro Giorgio Vasari (1511-1574), an Italian painter, architect, and historian who is best known for his influential work "The Lives of the Most Excellent Painters, Sculptors, and Architects." Vasari's work provided valuable insights into the lives and works of notable artists of the Renaissance period.
Another prominent figure with the name Maestro was Maestro Antonio Stradivari (1644-1737), an Italian luthier who is widely regarded as one of the greatest violin makers of all time. His instruments, known as Stradivarius violins, are renowned for their exceptional craftsmanship and tonal quality, and they are highly prized by musicians around the world.
In the realm of music, Maestro Giovanni Battista Pergolesi (1710-1736) was an Italian Baroque composer and violinist who gained recognition for his operatic works, including "La Serva Padrona" and the "Stabat Mater." His compositions were highly influential and contributed to the development of the opera buffa genre.
Maestro Gioachino Rossini (1792-1868), an Italian composer known for his operas, such as "The Barber of Seville" and "William Tell," was also a prominent figure associated with the name Maestro. His works showcased his mastery of operatic composition and continue to be celebrated and performed worldwide.
Maestro Arturo Toscanini (1867-1957), an Italian conductor, was revered for his interpretations of symphonic and operatic works. He conducted some of the world's most prestigious orchestras, including the Metropolitan Opera in New York and the NBC Symphony Orchestra, and was widely regarded as one of the greatest conductors of the 20th century.
The name Maestro has been deeply rooted in the Italian cultural and artistic traditions, serving as a title of respect and recognition for those who have achieved mastery in their respective fields. While its usage may have evolved over time, the name remains a symbol of excellence and dedication to one's craft.
People
Maestro + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Maestro as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Maestro: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Maestro?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Maestro 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Maestro a common name?
We classify Maestro as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Maestro most popular?
The single biggest year for Maestro was 2021, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Maestro is about 5 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 Maestro in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Maestro a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Maestro 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 Maestro still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Maestro 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 Maestro 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 Maestro?
You can see how many people share the name Maestro on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.