Aldair
Aldair is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Noble warrior or noble army.
Origin and history
Aldair is a masculine name of Old High German origin, historically associated with the name Adalheri, meaning noble warrior. It gained modern visibility in Latin America and the United States partly through the popularity of Brazilian soccer star Aldair. In the United States, it remains a relatively rare name with steady, modest usage.
Popularity in the United States
1,454 babies in the United States have been named Aldair since 1880. It ranks #3273 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1763.
States where it is most popular
- CA (57.1 %)
- TX (25.9 %)
- NY (6.3 %)
- IL (4.1 %)
- GA (3.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 343 |
| 2000-2010 | 580 |
| 2010-2019 | 362 |
| 2020-2029 | 164 |
Famous people named Aldair
- Aldair Santos do Nascimento: Professional Footballer
Fun facts
- The name gained international sports prominence through Aldair Santos do Nascimento, the World Cup-winning Brazilian defender.
- It traces back to the ancient Germanic elements 'adal' (noble) and 'hari' (army or warrior).