Cuauhtémoc

Cuauhtémoc is a boy's name of Spanish origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 13 boys in the United States.

Cuauhtémoc at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Spanish
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Cuauhtémoc

Cuauhtémoc belongs to the Spanish tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Cuauhtémoc first appears in Social Security records in 1949. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #2170 in 1980, and in 2024 13 babies received the name — 1,227 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Cuauhtémoc in US records

First recorded (US)
1949
Best US rank
#2170 in 1980
Peak year
2007
Babies named Cuauhtémoc in 2024
13
Total since 1880
1,227

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Cuauhtémoc mean?

The meaning of Cuauhtémoc is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Spanish origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Cuauhtémoc a boy or girl name?

Cuauhtémoc is a boy name. In 2024, 13 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Cuauhtémoc?

Cuauhtémoc comes from the Spanish tradition.

How popular is the name Cuauhtémoc?

Cuauhtémoc first appears in US records in 1949. Its best-ever ranking was #2170 in 1980, and 13 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.