Arnulfo
Arnulfo is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Eagle wolf.
Origin and history
Arnulfo is a masculine name of Old High German origin, derived from elements meaning eagle and wolf. It gained historical prominence in medieval Europe before spreading into Spanish-speaking regions. In the United States, it has been used consistently as a traditional family name, though it remains relatively uncommon today.
Popularity in the United States
6,316 babies in the United States have been named Arnulfo since 1880. It ranks #1520 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1798.
States where it is most popular
- TX (64.7 %)
- CA (30.8 %)
- AZ (2.4 %)
- IL (1.2 %)
- FL (0.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 87 |
| 1920-1930 | 303 |
| 1930-1940 | 321 |
| 1940-1950 | 434 |
| 1950-1960 | 673 |
| 1960-1970 | 611 |
| 1970-1980 | 783 |
| 1980-1990 | 860 |
| 1990-2000 | 989 |
| 2000-2010 | 757 |
| 2010-2019 | 364 |
| 2020-2029 | 129 |
Famous people named Arnulfo
- Arnulfo Arias: President, Politician
Nicknames
Nufo, Arni
Fun facts
- The name combines the ancient Germanic elements 'arn' (eagle) and 'wulf' (wolf), two powerful animal symbols in early European history.
- Saint Arnulf of Metz was a key ancestor of Charlemagne and the Carolingian dynasty.