How Many People Are Named Donaldo?
Complete statistics for the name Donaldo: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Donaldo is a Spanish and Italian variant of Donald, carrying the meaning of "world ruler" from its ancient roots. There are roughly 330 people living in the US with this name today, which means about 1 in 1,000,228 Americans share it. It's a genuinely modern name, with 68% of bearers under the age of 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 11 is considered a master number, representing heightened intuition, spiritual insight, and inspirational energy. It's associated with visionary thinking and a deep desire to uplift others through purpose-driven action.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 25All 339 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1994Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Donaldo Through the Generations
Looking at Donaldo through the generations, it's clear this name didn't gain any real foothold in the US until relatively recently. Only 5 bearers are over 60, meaning the name was virtually unused before the 1960s. A modest 105 people named Donaldo fall in the 30-to-60 age range, showing gradual growth through the 1970s and 1980s. The real surge came in the early 1990s, when the name hit its peak year of 1994 with 22 births recorded. That wave built a young core, and today 229 bearers are under 30, giving the name an average age of just 25. With only 339 total births ever recorded in the US, Donaldo remains very rare on American soil. Globally, though, it tells a different story, ranking #26,530 worldwide with 31,981 living bearers, most of them concentrated in Colombia. The trend here is slowly declining, so it's possible this name has already seen its American peak and won't climb much higher anytime soon.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
📄 About the Name Donaldo
How Many People Have the Name Donaldo?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 330 people in the United States currently share the name Donaldo. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,000,228 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Donaldo a Common or Rare Name?
Donaldo is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Donaldo Mean?
Donaldo means "World ruler" and comes from Spanish/Italian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Donaldo in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Donaldo Most Popular?
The name Donaldo reached peak popularity in 1994, with 22 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Donaldo?
Approximately 330 people named Donaldo live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 339. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,000,228 Americans.
Is Donaldo a rare name?
Donaldo is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,000,228 Americans has this name.
What does the name Donaldo mean?
Donaldo means "World ruler" and comes from Spanish/Italian origins.
Is Donaldo more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Donaldo are male and 0% are female.
When was Donaldo most popular?
Donaldo peaked in 1994 with 22 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.