Aldo
Boy name · #963 in 2025 · Rare
How old is the name Aldo? In official American birth records, Aldo has been tracked continuously since 1906, giving it 119 years of documented American history.
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. Source: Official national birth records.
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?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Aldo is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "rare". 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. Adjusted for how many boys are born in each state, Aldo is most common in TX (0.4 per 1,000), AZ (0.3 per 1,000), CA (0.2 per 1,000), IL (0.2 per 1,000), FL (0.1 per 1,000) — against a national average of about 0.2 per 1,000 boys. These are per-capita rates, so they show where Aldo is a genuine regional favorite rather than just where the most babies are born.
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
How old is the name Aldo?
In official American birth records, the name Aldo first appeared in 1906 (over 119 years ago), when 6 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 119 years.
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. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.