Is Aldo a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Aldo is commonly used as a Boy name.

It’s currently ranked #699 in the U.S. Recent trend: Falling.

Aldo Boy

Popularity: #699 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationAL-do / /ˈɑːl.doʊ/

Italian; Spanish

Meaning

Italian: 'old'; Spanish: 'noble'

Historical & Cultural Background

Aldo is derived from the Italian name Aldo, which has roots in the Germanic word 'ald', meaning 'old' or 'wise'. In Spanish-speaking cultures, it is often associated with nobility. The name has been used in various forms across Europe, particularly in Italy and Spain, and has gained popularity in other regions as well.

Trend Summary

Aldo has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable presence in the mid-20th century.

Variants

Aldus
Aldoño

International Variants

Aldo (Italian)
Aldo (Spanish)
Aldo (Portuguese)

Famous people named Aldo

Aldo Moro was an Italian politician who served as Prime Minister of Italy during the 1960s and 1970s.

Aldo Giordano is an Italian diplomat known for his work in international relations.

Aldo van Eyck was a Dutch architect recognized for his contributions to modern architecture.

Aldo Leopold was an American author and ecologist, known for his influential book 'A Sand County Almanac'.

Fictional characters named Aldo

Aldo is a character in the video game series 'Assassin's Creed', known for his role in the storyline.

Aldo is a character in the animated series 'The Wild Thornberrys', where he is depicted as a quirky animal expert.

Sibling Suggestions

Alberto Alessandro Alessio Aldina Alina Alda

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Aldo was first seen in the United States in 1906. Aldo has ranked as high as #779 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Illinois, and Arizona. In the past 5 years the name Aldo has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Aldo (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
TX	57	37%
CA	47	30%
AZ	12	8%
IL	11	7%
FL	6	4%
NV	6	4%
NY	6	4%
NC	5	3%
NM	5	3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1906	6
1907	5
1908	7
1910	7
1911	14
1912	38
1913	47
1914	79
1915	97
1916	112
1917	120
1918	107
1919	98
1920	101
1921	126
1922	121
1923	138
1924	154
1925	135
1926	114
1927	91
1928	79
1929	70
1930	77
1931	59
1932	80
1933	50
1934	39
1935	39
1936	39
1937	36
1938	38
1939	28
1940	20
1941	18
1942	20
1943	16
1944	14
1945	18
1946	22
1947	33
1948	21
1949	22
1950	28
1951	22
1952	43
1953	33
1954	50
1955	54
1956	58
1957	59
1958	65
1959	71
1960	60
1961	53
1962	68
1963	65
1964	67
1965	70
1966	56
1967	86
1968	73
1969	82
1970	76
1971	72
1972	56
1973	78
1974	60
1975	67
1976	72
1977	85
1978	107
1979	117
1980	143
1981	141
1982	138
1983	101
1984	110
1985	96
1986	162
1987	152
1988	123
1989	209
1990	164
1991	169
1992	159
1993	167
1994	145
1995	235
1996	220
1997	290
1998	268
1999	220
2000	269
2001	295
2002	618
2003	390
2004	353
2005	373
2006	416
2007	666
2008	452
2009	471
2010	501
2011	435
2012	486
2013	495
2014	407
2015	430
2016	392
2017	312
2018	267
2019	311
2020	297
2021	222
2022	242
2023	238
2024	226