How Many People Are Named Medardo?

Complete statistics for the name Medardo: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Medardo
Very Rare
Italian

Medardo means 'protector' and is a rare name for boys. Only 1 in 1,135,531 Americans are named Medardo, making it very uncommon. The peak popularity was in 1998 when 16 babies were given this name.

~291
Living in US
1 in 1,135,531
Americans
1998
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Protector
🌐
Origin
Italian
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 33
Personality Traits
Protective Determined Strong
33
Life Path Number

Life path number 33 is believed to represent a person who's here to help others and make a positive impact.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

53,916
Worldwide Bearers
#17,336
Global Rank
🇨🇴 Colombia
11,215
🇵🇭 Philippines
6,390
🇲🇽 Mexico
5,741
🇪🇨 Ecuador
5,436
🇬🇹 Guatemala
3,538
🇵🇪 Peru
3,434
🇻🇪 Venezuela
2,932
🇭🇳 Honduras
2,707
🇸🇻 El Salvador
2,055
🇳🇮 Nicaragua
2,028

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
291 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 47
121
Would be under 30 (32%)
147
Would be 30–60 (39%)
109
Would be over 60 (29%)

All 377 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: 1998

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
76
Classic Feel
30
Modern Appeal
80
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Medardo Through the Generations

Medardo, a name that means 'protector', has seen its share of ups and downs over the decades. Born in 1998, the year saw the highest number of births with 16 babies receiving this name. Today, there are around 291 people named Medardo living in the United States, with most being in their mid-forties. The age distribution shows a fairly even spread, with 32% under 30, 39% between 30 and 60, and 29% over 60, indicating a name that's still relatively new but gaining some longevity.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 12
California 11

✨ Similar Names to Medardo

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Medardo's Italian roots

📄 About the Name Medardo

How Many People Have the Name Medardo?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 291 people in the United States currently share the name Medardo. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,135,531 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Medardo a Common or Rare Name?

Medardo 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 Medardo Mean?

Medardo means "protector" and comes from Italian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 33.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Medardo in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Medardo Most Popular?

The name Medardo reached peak popularity in 1998, with 16 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 Medardo?

Approximately 291 people named Medardo live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 377. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,135,531 Americans.

Is Medardo a rare name?

Medardo is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,135,531 Americans has this name.

What does the name Medardo mean?

Medardo means "protector" and comes from Italian origins.

Is Medardo more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Medardo are male and 0% are female.

When was Medardo most popular?

Medardo peaked in 1998 with 16 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US291
All-Time Births377
1 in X1 in 1,135,531
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age47
Peak Year1998
World Rank#17,336
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.