Baldomero
Baldomero is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Bold and famous, or brave prince.
Origin and history
Baldomero is a traditional masculine name of Ancient Germanic origin that entered the Hispanic world through the Visigoths. Derived from elements meaning bold and famous, it was historically borne by a 7th-century French saint. In the United States, it is a rare name primarily found within Spanish-speaking heritage communities.
Popularity in the United States
1,079 babies in the United States have been named Baldomero since 1880. It ranks #3608 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1900.
States where it is most popular
- TX (88.2 %)
- CA (11.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 13 |
| 1920-1930 | 114 |
| 1930-1940 | 85 |
| 1940-1950 | 76 |
| 1950-1960 | 139 |
| 1960-1970 | 64 |
| 1970-1980 | 121 |
| 1980-1990 | 137 |
| 1990-2000 | 122 |
| 2000-2010 | 124 |
| 2010-2019 | 57 |
| 2020-2029 | 27 |
Famous people named Baldomero
- Baldomero Espartero: General, Prime Minister
- Baldomero Lillo: Author, Writer
Fun facts
- The name stems from the Germanic elements 'bald' (bold) and 'mar' (famous or renowned).
- Saint Baldomerus is known historically as the patron saint of locksmiths.