Aldo Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Aldo originates from Italian and has roots in the Germanic name meaning 'old' or 'wise'. It has evolved from Old High German to its current form in Italian. Aldo conveys traits of wisdom and nobility, with no direct biblical relevance. The name gained popularity in the Middle Ages and retains a strong image today.
The name Aldo is most popular in Nevada, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Aldo has been stalled for male in MidWest, falling for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Aldo' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 608th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1036th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1098th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 898th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 788th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 588th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 770th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 9107th out of 9107 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 19264th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 27321st out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Aldo' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Aldo"
Pronunciation
/ˈæl.doʊ/
Origin
Italian
Etymology
The name Aldo is derived from the Italian word 'aldo', which means 'old' or 'wise'. It has roots in the Germanic name 'Aldo', which is derived from the Old High German 'ald', meaning 'old' or 'noble'.
Meaning
old, wise, noble
Language Evolution
Old High German: Aldo, Italian: Aldo
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in Italy during the Middle Ages and has remained in use since then, often associated with nobility and wisdom.
Variants & Derivatives
Aldous, Aldin, Aldo
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Aldo is perceived as a strong and classic name, often associated with a sense of wisdom and maturity.
Famous People
Aldo Leopold, an American ecologist and author, Aldo Rossi, an Italian architect and designer, Aldo Giordano, an Italian politician
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Aldo"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Aldo"
"Aldo" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 608th of 7545 | 1,717 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1036th of 6773 | 740 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1098th of 7552 | 894 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 898th of 10718 | 1,300 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 788th of 16616 | 2,491 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 588th of 24088 | 6,503 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 770th of 23106 | 3,839 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 9107th of 9107 | 5 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 19264th of 19264 | 5 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 27321st of 27321 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Aldo" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
40.54% 574th/1416 |
20.67% 285th/1379 |
- |
31.35% 358th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
49.74% 769th/1546 |
28.79% 448th/1556 |
- |
42.60% 659th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
55.37% 1233rd/2227 |
26.50% 644th/2430 |
49.07% 1400th/2853 |
31.89% 885th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
33.33% 979th/2937 |
21.22% 739th/3483 |
25.24% 888th/3518 |
14.79% 598th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
29.93% 1103rd/3685 |
22.59% 1011th/4475 |
14.96% 777th/5194 |
8.18% 517th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
16.50% 756th/4582 |
19.23% 993rd/5164 |
8.38% 613th/7313 |
5.55% 414th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
26.18% 1043rd/3984 |
30.82% 1383rd/4487 |
11.37% 776th/6822 |
8.72% 547th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Aldo" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Aldo"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Aldo" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.