Aldo
Aldo is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Old or noble.
Origin and history
Aldo is a masculine name of Germanic origin, derived from the root aldi meaning old or noble. It has long been popular in Italy and Europe before gaining steady use in the United States. In contemporary U.S. birth data, it remains a consistent choice ranking within the top 1,000.
Popularity in the United States
17,728 babies in the United States have been named Aldo since 1880. It ranks #883 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #867.
States where it is most popular
- CA (31.3 %)
- TX (23.7 %)
- NY (9.9 %)
- IL (7.7 %)
- AZ (3.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 18 |
| 1910-1920 | 719 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,129 |
| 1930-1940 | 485 |
| 1940-1950 | 204 |
| 1950-1960 | 483 |
| 1960-1970 | 680 |
| 1970-1980 | 791 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,375 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,038 |
| 2000-2010 | 4,303 |
| 2010-2019 | 4,037 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,466 |
Famous people named Aldo
- Aldo Leopold: Ecologist, Conservationist
- Aldo Ray: Actor
- Aldo Rossi: Architect, Designer
Fun facts
- Derived from the ancient Germanic root element 'ald', which denotes wisdom, age, or noble status.
- The name is widely recognized globally in part due to the Aldo Group, a major footwear and accessories retailer founded by Aldo Bensadoun.