Osvaldo
Osvaldo is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Divine power or ruler of god.
Origin and history
Osvaldo is the Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese form of the Old English name Oswald, composed of elements meaning 'god' and 'power' or 'ruler'. It has been steadily used in the United States, particularly within Hispanic communities, maintaining a consistent presence over the decades. Though not a top-charting name, it remains a recognizable and classic choice.
Popularity in the United States
14,526 babies in the United States have been named Osvaldo since 1880. It ranks #986 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1206.
States where it is most popular
- CA (38.4 %)
- TX (24.5 %)
- NY (8.1 %)
- IL (7.7 %)
- FL (5.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 5 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 13 |
| 1940-1950 | 37 |
| 1950-1960 | 219 |
| 1960-1970 | 491 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,068 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,362 |
| 1990-2000 | 3,296 |
| 2000-2010 | 5,042 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,212 |
| 2020-2029 | 781 |
Famous people named Osvaldo
- Osvaldo Pugliese: Musician, Composer
- Osvaldo Ardiles: Soccer Player, Manager
- Osvaldo Golijov: Composer
Nicknames
Ozzie, Oz, Waldo, Val
Fun facts
- Osvaldo is the Romance language equivalent of the Anglo-Saxon name Oswald, sharing identical ancient roots.
- The name has maintained a steady presence in U.S. birth records for over a century, accumulating over 14,000 births.