Oswaldo
Oswaldo is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Divine power or God's ruler.
Origin and history
Oswaldo is the Spanish and Portuguese form of the Germanic name Oswald, combining elements that refer to divine power or rule. It has been used continuously in the United States, maintaining a steady presence across recent decades.
Popularity in the United States
5,902 babies in the United States have been named Oswaldo since 1880. It ranks #1575 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1651.
States where it is most popular
- CA (49.5 %)
- TX (22 %)
- NY (9.5 %)
- IL (6.2 %)
- AZ (2.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 13 |
| 1920-1930 | 25 |
| 1930-1940 | 25 |
| 1940-1950 | 29 |
| 1950-1960 | 156 |
| 1960-1970 | 234 |
| 1970-1980 | 460 |
| 1980-1990 | 537 |
| 1990-2000 | 978 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,454 |
| 2010-2019 | 715 |
| 2020-2029 | 276 |
Famous people named Oswaldo
- Oswaldo GuayasamÃn: Painter, Sculptor
- Oswaldo Cabrera: Baseball player
Nicknames
Ozzie, Waldo
Fun facts
- Oswaldo is the Romance language adaptation of the Old English name Oswald.
- The name is widely used across Latin America and in Spanish-speaking communities in the U.S.