Waldo Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
German
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Waldo means 'ruler' or 'to govern'.
Meaning of the Name Waldo
Waldo is a German name that means 'ruler' or 'to govern'. It is a variant of the name Walter. Waldo has its roots in the Old German language and is derived from the elements 'wald' meaning 'rule' and 'heri' meaning 'army'. The name has been used as a given name and a surname in various countries.
Popularity of the Name Waldo
The popularity for the name Waldo peaked in popularity in the year 1915 with 174 births, which ranked number 873 out of 8,412 unique names for that year. Waldo had the most female births in 1921 with 6, which ranked number 4,464 out of 5,870 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1915 with 174, which ranked number 407 out of 4,390 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Waldo has declined sharply over the last ten years from 8 births to 0 births, a decline of -100.00%. Among males, Waldo has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 8 births to 0 births, a decline of -100.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Waldo
- 20 Year Trend of Waldo: -100.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Waldo: -100.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Waldo: -100.00%
Popularity of Waldo by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Waldo. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Waldo in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Waldo is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Waldo
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