Rumaldo
Rumaldo is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Famous ruler or powerful judgment, derived from Germanic elements hrōþ ('fame') and wald ('rule').
Origin and history
Rumaldo is a variant of Romuald, a Germanic name derived from elements meaning 'famous' and 'rule'. It has traditionally been used in Spanish-speaking communities as a rare given name. In the United States, it remains very uncommon, with fewer than 800 total male births recorded since 1880.
Popularity in the United States
782 babies in the United States have been named Rumaldo since 1880. It ranks #3894 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1921.
States where it is most popular
- TX (96.6 %)
- CA (1.7 %)
- NM (1.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 39 |
| 1920-1930 | 48 |
| 1930-1940 | 80 |
| 1940-1950 | 113 |
| 1950-1960 | 103 |
| 1960-1970 | 100 |
| 1970-1980 | 89 |
| 1980-1990 | 76 |
| 1990-2000 | 82 |
| 2000-2010 | 46 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 6 |
Fun facts
- Rumaldo developed as a regional Spanish variation of the ancient Germanic name Romuald.
- Fewer than 1,000 babies in official U.S. records have been named Rumaldo since 1880.