Is Arnulfo a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Arnulfo is commonly used as a Boy name.

How popular is Arnulfo?

It’s currently ranked #907 in the U.S. Recent trend: Falling.

How do you pronounce Arnulfo?

ar-NOOL-foh · IPA: /aɾˈnul.fo/

Arnulfo Boy

Popularity: #907 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationar-NOOL-foh / aɾˈnul.fo

Spanish; Germanic

Meaning

Spanish: eagle; Germanic: powerful as an eagle

Historical & Cultural Background

Arnulfo is a name of Spanish origin derived from the Germanic name Arnold. It has been used in various Spanish-speaking countries and is often associated with strength and nobility. The name has historical significance in medieval Europe, where variations of Arnold were common among nobility.

Trend Summary

The name Arnulfo has seen limited popularity in the United States, remaining relatively uncommon.

Variants

Arnoldo
Arnulf

International Variants

Arnold (English)
Arnoldo (Italian)
Arnulf (German)

Famous people named Arnulfo

Arnulfo Romero was a Salvadoran archbishop known for his advocacy for human rights.

Arnulfo de León was a Mexican politician who served in various governmental roles.

Arnulfo Quintero was a Colombian artist recognized for his contributions to contemporary art.

Arnulfo González was a notable figure in the field of education in Mexico.

Fictional characters named Arnulfo

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Sibling Suggestions

Alfonso Hernando Diego Fernando Carlos Luis

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Arnulfo was first seen in the United States in 1909. Arnulfo has ranked as high as #1122 nationally, which occurred in 1992, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Arizona, Illinois, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Arnulfo has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Arnulfo (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
TX	6	100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1909	5
1913	5
1914	5
1915	7
1916	21
1917	12
1918	16
1919	21
1920	17
1921	26
1922	22
1923	14
1924	32
1925	27
1926	42
1927	36
1928	41
1929	46
1930	55
1931	26
1932	38
1933	34
1934	26
1935	31
1936	22
1937	34
1938	26
1939	29
1940	35
1941	31
1942	27
1943	38
1944	35
1945	31
1946	42
1947	31
1948	71
1949	93
1950	69
1951	96
1952	68
1953	79
1954	77
1955	65
1956	56
1957	43
1958	63
1959	57
1960	80
1961	60
1962	45
1963	48
1964	64
1965	55
1966	59
1967	51
1968	61
1969	88
1970	69
1971	67
1972	62
1973	88
1974	79
1975	85
1976	86
1977	86
1978	75
1979	86
1980	95
1981	87
1982	89
1983	74
1984	83
1985	86
1986	83
1987	87
1988	79
1989	97
1990	98
1991	103
1992	119
1993	111
1994	104
1995	98
1996	105
1997	89
1998	78
1999	84
2000	89
2001	88
2002	84
2003	86
2004	77
2005	72
2006	76
2007	66
2008	65
2009	54
2010	42
2011	48
2012	43
2013	34
2014	39
2015	31
2016	39
2017	37
2018	23
2019	28
2020	19
2021	23
2022	16
2023	25
2024	17