Oswaldo Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Oswaldo originates from Old English, meaning 'God's power' or 'divine ruler'. It evolved from the earlier form Oswald. The name is associated with historical nobility and has a strong, positive image in modern times. There is no direct biblical relevance linked to this name. Notable individuals include artists and athletes, contributing to its recognition.
The name Oswaldo 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. From 2020-2022, Oswaldo has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, falling for male in South, too falling 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, 'Oswaldo' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4751st 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 2060th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1353rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1281st out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 923rd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2468th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Oswaldo' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Oswaldo"
Pronunciation
/ɔˈswɑːl.doʊ/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Oswaldo is derived from the Old English elements 'os', meaning 'god', and 'weald', meaning 'power' or 'rule'. It combines to mean 'God's power' or 'divine ruler'.
Meaning
God's power, divine ruler
Language Evolution
Oswald, Oswaldo
Historical Usage
Oswaldo gained popularity in the medieval period, particularly in England and later in Spanish-speaking countries. It has been used in various forms since then.
Variants & Derivatives
Oswald, Waldo, Ozzie
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Oswaldo is perceived as a strong, traditional name with a noble connotation, often associated with leadership and authority.
Famous People
Oswaldo Guayasamín - Ecuadorian painter and sculptor, Oswaldo Sánchez - Mexican soccer goalkeeper
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Oswaldo"
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 "Oswaldo"
"Oswaldo" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 4751st of 7545 | 38 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 4578th of 6773 | 35 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2060th of 7552 | 290 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1353rd of 10718 | 637 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1281st of 16616 | 1,102 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 923rd of 24088 | 3,112 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2468th of 23106 | 647 |
Regional Popularity of "Oswaldo" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
96.75% 2289th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
73.40% 1727th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
32.02% 778th/2430 |
59.87% 1708th/2853 |
60.61% 1682nd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
38.64% 1135th/2937 |
26.41% 920th/3483 |
33.23% 1169th/3518 |
20.57% 832nd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
50.39% 1857th/3685 |
34.91% 1562nd/4475 |
23.64% 1228th/5194 |
11.35% 717th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
27.13% 1243rd/4582 |
33.46% 1728th/5164 |
14.65% 1071st/7313 |
7.37% 550th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
67.17% 3014th/4487 |
31.34% 2138th/6822 |
22.58% 1417th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Oswaldo" 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 "Oswaldo"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Oswaldo" 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.