Ubaldo Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Ubaldo is a Germanic name meaning 'noble ruler'. It has evolved through various historical forms and has strong ties to Italy, particularly through its association with saints. The name is not biblically significant but has historical depth and continues to be perceived positively today.
The name Ubaldo is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) 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, Ubaldo 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, 'Ubaldo' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3199th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2798th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2436th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2156th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2025th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2558th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5133rd out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Ubaldo' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Ubaldo"
Pronunciation
/uˈbald.o/
Origin
Germanic
Etymology
The name Ubaldo derives from the Germanic elements 'uodal', meaning 'heritage' or 'noble', and 'wald', meaning 'to rule' or 'to lead'.
Meaning
noble ruler
Language Evolution
Ubaldo, Ubaldo (Old High German: Ubaldi), Ubaldo (Latin: Ubalduus)
Historical Usage
The name Ubaldo gained popularity in Italy during the Middle Ages and has been associated with various saints and historical figures.
Variants & Derivatives
Ubaldo, Ubalda, Baldassare
Modern Popularity & Image
In contemporary times, Ubaldo is seen as a traditional name with a strong historical and cultural resonance, especially in Italy.
Famous People
Saint Ubaldo, an Italian saint and bishop, Ubaldo Giacchino, an Italian mathematician, Ubaldo Rattazzi, an Italian politician
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Ubaldo"
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 "Ubaldo"
"Ubaldo" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 3199th of 7545 | 107 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2798th of 6773 | 135 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2436th of 7552 | 212 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2156th of 10718 | 304 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2025th of 16616 | 540 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2558th of 24088 | 694 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 5133rd of 23106 | 220 |
Regional Popularity of "Ubaldo" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
79.16% 1873rd/2366 |
76.36% 872nd/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
61.28% 1442nd/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
47.18% 1346th/2853 |
52.76% 1464th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
37.64% 1324th/3518 |
26.51% 1072nd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
61.30% 2259th/3685 |
- |
27.57% 1432nd/5194 |
16.38% 1035th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
55.26% 2532nd/4582 |
- |
27.85% 2037th/7313 |
19.75% 1474th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
42.44% 2895th/6822 |
47.13% 2958th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Ubaldo" 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 "Ubaldo"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Ubaldo" 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.