Abelardo
Abelardo is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Noble and resolute, or noble strength.
Origin and history
Abelardo is a masculine name of Germanic origin, derived from elements meaning noble and resolute. It was popularized historically through the fame of the medieval philosopher Peter Abelard. In the United States, it is a steady but relatively rare choice, primarily used within Spanish-speaking communities.
Popularity in the United States
4,816 babies in the United States have been named Abelardo since 1880. It ranks #1767 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1627.
States where it is most popular
- TX (63.1 %)
- CA (29.9 %)
- AZ (4.4 %)
- IL (1.1 %)
- NY (0.79 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 62 |
| 1920-1930 | 215 |
| 1930-1940 | 302 |
| 1940-1950 | 282 |
| 1950-1960 | 368 |
| 1960-1970 | 414 |
| 1970-1980 | 510 |
| 1980-1990 | 509 |
| 1990-2000 | 672 |
| 2000-2010 | 633 |
| 2010-2019 | 549 |
| 2020-2029 | 300 |
Famous people named Abelardo
- Abelardo L. Rodríguez: President, Military Officer
- Abelardo Morell: Photographer, Artist
Nicknames
Abe, Lalo
Fun facts
- The popularity of Abelardo in Romance languages largely traces back to the renown of medieval French philosopher Pierre Abélard.
- Abelardo has maintained a continuous, modest presence in U.S. birth records for decades without rising into top-tier popularity.