Osvaldo Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Osvaldo has its origins in Old Norse, specifically from the name Ásvaldr, which means 'divine ruler'. It has evolved through various languages, including Old English and has variants like Oswald. The name is associated with leadership and has biblical relevance. Notable figures with this name include Argentine writer Osvaldo Soriano and composer Osvaldo Golijov.
The name Osvaldo is most popular in California, 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 Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Osvaldo 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, 'Osvaldo' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 7545th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4917th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1565th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 852nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 680th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 538th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1221st out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 27321st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 32490th out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Osvaldo' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Osvaldo"
Pronunciation
/ozˈval.do/
Origin
Old Norse
Etymology
The name Osvaldo is derived from the Old Norse name Ásvaldr, which is composed of the elements 'ás' meaning 'god' and 'valdr' meaning 'ruler' or 'power'.
Meaning
Divine ruler
Language Evolution
Ásvaldr (Old Norse), Oswald (Old English), Osvaldo (Italian/Spanish)
Historical Usage
Osvaldo gained popularity in the medieval period, particularly in regions influenced by Norse culture, and has remained in use in various forms across Europe and Latin America.
Variants & Derivatives
Oswald, Osvoldo, Ossie
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Osvaldo is viewed as a strong and traditional name, often associated with leadership and nobility.
Famous People
Osvaldo Soriano, Argentine writer, Osvaldo Martínez, Puerto Rican footballer, Osvaldo Golijov, Argentine composer
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Osvaldo"
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 "Osvaldo"
"Osvaldo" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 7545th of 7545 | 5 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 4917th of 6773 | 26 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1565th of 7552 | 478 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 852nd of 10718 | 1,451 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 680th of 16616 | 3,358 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 538th of 24088 | 7,189 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1221st of 23106 | 1,887 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 27321st of 27321 | 5 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 32490th of 35406 | 7 |
Regional Popularity of "Osvaldo" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
90.18% 2122nd/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
63.27% 1409th/2227 |
28.11% 683rd/2430 |
43.36% 1237th/2853 |
49.15% 1364th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
31.63% 929th/2937 |
16.02% 558th/3483 |
23.22% 817th/3518 |
14.91% 603rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
22.96% 846th/3685 |
16.27% 728th/4475 |
14.36% 746th/5194 |
6.71% 424th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
16.54% 758th/4582 |
19.69% 1017th/5164 |
7.96% 582nd/7313 |
4.82% 360th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
45.38% 1808th/3984 |
57.32% 2572nd/4487 |
16.46% 1123rd/6822 |
13.50% 847th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Osvaldo" 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 "Osvaldo"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Osvaldo" 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.