Arnoldo Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Arnoldo is a Germanic name meaning 'eagle ruler', evolving from forms like Arnwald and Arnold. It reflects traits of strength and leadership, with no significant biblical connections. The name gained popularity in the Middle Ages and has variants like Arnold and Arno.
The name Arnoldo is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the South 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, Arnoldo has been stalled for male in MidWest, 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 South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Arnoldo' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4124th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1597th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1124th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1023rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1198th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2116th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4293rd out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Arnoldo' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Arnoldo"
Pronunciation
/aɹˈnɔːl.doʊ/
Origin
Germanic
Etymology
The name Arnoldo is derived from the Germanic elements 'arn' meaning 'eagle' and 'wald' meaning 'ruler' or 'power'.
Meaning
Eagle ruler
Language Evolution
Arnwald, Arnold, Arnoldo
Historical Usage
Arnoldo gained popularity in the Middle Ages, particularly in German-speaking regions, and has been used in various cultures since then.
Variants & Derivatives
Arnold, Arno, Naldo
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Arnoldo is perceived as a strong and traditional name, often associated with leadership and strength.
Famous People
Arnoldo Mondadori, an Italian publisher, Arnoldo de Andrade, a Brazilian politician
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Arnoldo"
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 "Arnoldo"
"Arnoldo" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 4124th of 7545 | 58 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1597th of 6773 | 354 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1124th of 7552 | 845 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1023rd of 10718 | 1,005 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1198th of 16616 | 1,215 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2116th of 24088 | 924 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 4293rd of 23106 | 285 |
Regional Popularity of "Arnoldo" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
70.25% 1662nd/2366 |
85.99% 982nd/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
33.62% 791st/2353 |
73.11% 1131st/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
22.92% 654th/2853 |
41.69% 1157th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
49.30% 1448th/2937 |
- |
19.04% 670th/3518 |
18.74% 758th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
55.28% 2037th/3685 |
- |
16.54% 859th/5194 |
12.73% 804th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
71.85% 3292nd/4582 |
- |
19.72% 1442nd/7313 |
18.45% 1377th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
32.86% 2242nd/6822 |
42.94% 2695th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Arnoldo" 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 "Arnoldo"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Arnoldo" 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.