Cuauhtemoc - A very unique male name
Cuauhtemoc at a glance
Cuauhtemoc is ranked #3400 among boy baby names in 2025, with 7 births in 2025. It peaked in 1980 at #1295 and first appeared on the charts in 1957.
- Rank in 2025
- #3400
- Births in 2025
- 7
- Peak year
- 1980 (#1295)
- First appeared
- 1957
- Trend
- #2572 in 2020 → #3400 in 2025 (Falling)
- Popularity
- 1 in 209,469 boys
- Visitor rating
- 4.0/5 (4 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 209,469 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Cuauhtemoc peaked in popularity 46 years ago in 1980 on position 1295.
Famous with this name
Cuauhtemoc Tellez
Cuauhtémoc Blanco
Cuauhtémoc Medina
How would you rate Cuauhtemoc, 1-5?
Cuauhtemoc is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Cuauhtemoc is currently topping the baby name charts in Texas at position #2,128 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,128.Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Cuauhtemoc is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Cuauhtemoc origin and meaning
Nahuatl (Mexican)
From Nahuatl Cuauhtemoctzin — cuauhtli, 'eagle,' + temo, 'descends': 'the eagle who descends,' name of the last Mexica tlatoani (emperor)
Cuauhtemoc is the unaccented SSA rendering of Cuauhtémoc, the name of the last Aztec emperor, executed by Cortés in 1525, and a central hero of Mexican national identity. Spelling discipline applies: the emperor and other famous bearers (such as footballer Cuauhtémoc Blanco) carry the accented Cuauhtémoc, so they are credited here in the note rather than listed as bearers of this exact spelling.
Attested etymology
Cuauhtemoc is a 10 letter name with 4 syllables.
To see famous people named Cuauhtemoc, pop culture references for the name Cuauhtemoc and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Cuauhtemoc
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Cadence / Cuahutemoc /Name statistics
Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better
understanding of how popular or unique this name is.
With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually
differ a lot from state to state.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 3400 |
| 2023 | 2777 |
| 2022 | 3388 |
| 2021 | 3070 |
| 2020 | 2572 |
| 2019 | 2755 |
| 2018 | 3290 |
| 2016 | 3888 |
| 2015 | 3930 |
| 2014 | 3253 |
| 2013 | 3304 |
| 2012 | 2640 |
| 2011 | 2462 |
| 2010 | 2377 |
| 2009 | 2267 |
| 2008 | 2312 |
| 2007 | 2162 |
| 2006 | 2116 |
| 2005 | 2064 |
| 2004 | 1956 |
| 2003 | 1728 |
| 2002 | 1680 |
| 2001 | 2016 |
| 2000 | 1909 |
| 1999 | 1938 |
| 1998 | 1927 |
| 1997 | 1685 |
| 1996 | 2030 |
| 1995 | 2093 |
| 1994 | 1912 |
| 1993 | 2138 |
| 1992 | 2624 |
| 1991 | 1806 |
| 1990 | 2470 |
| 1989 | 2239 |
| 1987 | 2101 |
| 1986 | 2028 |
| 1985 | 2417 |
| 1984 | 1864 |
| 1983 | 2073 |
| 1982 | 2300 |
| 1981 | 2031 |
| 1980 | 1295 |
| 1979 | 1935 |
| 1978 | 1770 |
| 1977 | 2025 |
| 1976 | 1815 |
| 1975 | 1586 |
| 1974 | 1545 |
| 1973 | 1326 |
| 1972 | 1584 |
| 1970 | 1625 |
| 1969 | 1677 |
| 1957 | 1634 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| Texas | 2128 |
Even more about Cuauhtemoc
These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.
Is Cuauhtemoc a common or unique name?
By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.What is the number of syllables for the name Cuauhtemoc?
4 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.Pronunciation
kwow-TAY-mok · /kwaʊˈteɪmÉ’k/
Around the world
- Cuauhtémoc (Spanish (Nahuatl)) — The standard accented spelling in Mexico.
Famous bearers
None yet — no bearer for this name is documented well enough for us to list, so we show none rather than pad the list.
Style
International
Why parents choose it
One of the most storied names in Mexican history — the last Aztec emperor's — in its unaccented American rendering.
Worth knowing
- The standard spelling is Cuauhtémoc, with the accent; expect it to be added.
- Pronunciation is a genuine hurdle outside Spanish-speaking communities.
