Arnaldo Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Arnaldo originates from the Germanic roots meaning 'eagle ruler'. Its language path evolved from 'Arnwald' to 'Arnold' before becoming 'Arnaldo'. The name is characterized by strength and leadership. It does not have a biblical context. Arnaldo gained popularity mostly in Italy and continues to be associated with notable figures.
The name Arnaldo is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Arnaldo has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled 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, 'Arnaldo' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 6451st out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4578th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2013th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1667th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1574th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4215th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 6884th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Arnaldo' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Arnaldo"
Pronunciation
/aɾˈnal.do/
Origin
Germanic
Etymology
The name Arnaldo is derived from the Germanic name 'Arnwald', which is composed of the elements 'arn' meaning 'eagle' and 'wald' meaning 'power' or 'ruler'.
Meaning
Eagle ruler
Language Evolution
Arnwald, Arnold, Arnaldo
Historical Usage
Arnaldo gained popularity in Italy and other Latin-speaking regions during the Middle Ages and became more widely used in the 20th century.
Variants & Derivatives
Arnold, Arnal, Arnie
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Arnaldo is perceived as a traditional and strong name, often associated with leadership and nobility.
Famous People
Arnaldo Pomodoro - an Italian sculptor known for his modernist sculptures., Arnaldo Otegi - a Basque politician and activist.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Arnaldo"
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 "Arnaldo"
"Arnaldo" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 6451st of 7545 | 11 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 4578th of 6773 | 35 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2013th of 7552 | 301 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1667th of 10718 | 454 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1574th of 16616 | 799 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 4215th of 24088 | 334 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 6884th of 23106 | 141 |
Regional Popularity of "Arnaldo" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
77.56% 1825th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
33.83% 822nd/2430 |
51.28% 1463rd/2853 |
- |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
22.68% 790th/3483 |
40.05% 1409th/3518 |
- |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
49.80% 1835th/3685 |
19.40% 868th/4475 |
27.69% 1438th/5194 |
22.00% 1390th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
55.23% 2852nd/5164 |
39.85% 2914th/7313 |
63.81% 4762nd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Arnaldo" 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 "Arnaldo"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Arnaldo" 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.