Aldo
Boy name · #963 in 2025 · Uniqueness 68/100
In 2025, 241 baby boys were named Aldo, placing it at #963 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #623, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 7,469 boys born in 2025 was named Aldo.
Babies named Aldo per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 119-year story
Aldo first appears in the Social Security records in 1906, when 6 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2007, when 666 boys were named Aldo — good for #430 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Aldo against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Aldo in class?
Aldo scores 68 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Aldo will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Aldo is most common
Geography matters for names, and Aldo is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Aldos were TX (63), CA (38), FL (12), AZ (10), IL (10). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Aldo
Statistically, parents drawn to Aldo tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Osvaldo, Alonso, Jairo, Aden, and Ronaldo.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Aldo | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 241 | #960 |
| 2024 | 226 | #993 |
| 2023 | 238 | #949 |
| 2022 | 242 | #943 |
| 2021 | 222 | #987 |
| 2020 | 297 | #783 |
| 2019 | 311 | #764 |
| 2018 | 267 | #832 |
| 2017 | 313 | #752 |
| 2016 | 392 | #660 |
| 2015 | 430 | #623 |
| 2014 | 407 | #647 |
| 2013 | 495 | #535 |
| 2012 | 486 | #539 |
| 2011 | 435 | #576 |
| 2010 | 501 | #513 |
| 2009 | 471 | #560 |
| 2008 | 452 | #571 |
| 2007 | 666 | #430 |
| 2006 | 416 | #589 |
| 2005 | 373 | #604 |
| 2004 | 353 | #607 |
| 2003 | 390 | #569 |
| 2002 | 618 | #410 |
| 2001 | 295 | #635 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Aldo a popular boy name?
Aldo ranked #963 among boys in 2025 with 241 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #623.
When was the name Aldo most popular?
Aldo peaked in 2007, when 666 American boys received the name (ranked #430 that year). Since 2007 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Aldo?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 7,469 newborn American boys was named Aldo. It scores 68/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.