Fortunato
boy nameFortunato entered the US charts in 1910, peaked at #1038 in 1911, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1910–2025
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rank today
#1038
peak (1911)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #1965 |
| 1920s | #1979 |
| 1930s | #2207 |
| 1940s | #2576 |
| 1950s | #3135 |
| 1960s | #3058 |
| 1970s | #3247 |
| 1980s | #5589 |
| 1990s | #7458 |
| 2000s | #9761 |
| 2010s | #11476 |
| 2020s | #12186 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Fortunato are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Fortunato alive today was born around 1942, making them about 83 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Fortunato in 2025?
- Fortunato is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Fortunato most popular?
- Fortunato peaked in 1911, reaching #1038 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Fortunato with classmates?
- Fortunato will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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