Baldomero Boy

Popularity: #933 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: bal-do-MER-o /baldəˈmɛɾo/

Origin: Spanish; Italian

Meaning: Spanish: bold; Italian: brave

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Baldomero has its roots in the Germanic elements "bald," meaning "bold" or "brave," and "mari," which translates to "famous" or "renowned." This name was adapted into Latin as "Baldomerus," which later evolved into various forms in Romance languages. The transition into Spanish, where it is most commonly used, occurred during the medieval period, influenced by the cultural and linguistic shifts following the fall of the Roman Empire and the subsequent rise of the Visigothic kingdom in the Iberian Peninsula.

Historically, Baldomero is associated with Saint Baldomer, a figure venerated in certain Christian traditions. His life is believed to have taken place in the early medieval period, with references to him appearing in hagiographies from the 9th century onward.

The name gained further recognition through the influence of the Catholic Church, which often promoted the veneration of saints as a means of encouraging piety among the faithful. The name also appears in various historical texts and documents throughout the centuries, reflecting its enduring presence in the cultural landscape of Spain and Latin America.

Culturally, Baldomero carries connotations of bravery and renown, qualities that have made it a meaningful choice in various contexts. The name has been embraced in literature and folklore, often associated with heroic figures or noble characters.

Additionally, diminutive forms such as "Baldo" have emerged, reflecting a common practice in many cultures to create affectionate or familiar variations of given names. Overall, Baldomero encapsulates a rich tapestry of linguistic evolution and cultural significance, rooted in its Germanic origins and shaped by centuries of historical and religious influence.

Famous people named Baldomero

In this section, you will find notable people named Baldomero. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Baldomero who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Baldomero Olguin is a musician best known for his contributions to the mariachi genre.

Sibling suggestions

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Similar names

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Baldomero was first seen in the United States in 1916.

Baldomero has ranked as high as #4682 nationally, which occurred in 1977, and has been most popular in Texas, and California.

In the past 5 years the name Baldomero has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Baldomero is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Baldomero was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Baldomero.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 5 5
2023 5 5
2022 7 7
2020 10 10
2019 7 7
2018 6 6
2014 9 9
2013 9 9
2012 9 9
2011 7 7
2010 10 10
2009 11 11
2008 13 13
2007 14 14
2006 16 16
2005 8 8
2004 12 12
2003 9 9
2002 10 10
2001 18 18
2000 13 13
1999 17 17
1998 7 7
1997 18 18
1996 8 8
1995 11 11
1994 17 17
1993 8 8
1992 17 17
1991 9 9
1990 10 10
1989 9 9
1988 14 14
1987 16 16
1986 13 13
1985 11 11
1984 13 13
1983 13 13
1982 14 14
1981 16 16
1980 18 18
1979 12 12
1978 12 12
1977 26 26
1976 8 8
1975 8 8
1974 13 13
1973 13 13
1972 13 13
1971 8 8
1970 8 8
1969 9 9
1968 7 7
1966 5 5
1965 10 10
1964 8 8
1962 9 9
1961 9 9
1960 7 7
1959 14 14
1958 7 7
1957 10 10
1956 17 17
1955 7 7
1954 20 20
1953 22 22
1952 20 20
1951 12 12
1950 10 10
1949 6 6
1948 9 9
1947 13 13
1945 6 6
1944 12 12
1943 5 5
1942 7 7
1941 9 9
1940 9 9
1939 5 5
1937 6 6
1936 9 9
1935 12 12
1934 13 13
1933 7 7
1932 12 12
1931 8 8
1930 13 13
1929 16 16
1928 8 8
1927 7 7
1926 12 12
1925 22 22
1924 16 16
1923 13 13
1921 9 9
1920 11 11
1917 5 5
1916 8 8

Top States for Baldomero (2020)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 5
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