How Many People Are Named Osvaldo?

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

Osvaldo
Very Rare
Old Spanish

Osvaldo means 'resolute ruler' and is very rare, with only 1 in 23,839 Americans bearing this name. That's just 13,843 people alive today, making it a truly unique choice. The name peaked in popularity in 2004, but most Osvaldos are still under 30, keeping it a modern name.

~13,843
Living in US
1 in 23,839
Americans
2004
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Resolute ruler
🌐
Origin
Old Spanish
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Determined Confident Strong
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 traditionally represents introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

41,938
Worldwide Bearers
#1,179
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
14,677
🇧🇴 Bolivia
7,620
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
6,449
🇺🇾 Uruguay
3,189
🇵🇹 Portugal
2,989
🇻🇪 Venezuela
2,958
🇵🇪 Peru
709
🇪🇸 Spain
696
🇮🇩 Indonesia
570
🇨🇭 Switzerland
303

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
13,831 (100%)
♀ Female
12 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 28
9,083
Would be under 30 (63%)
4,774
Would be 30–60 (33%)
549
Would be over 60 (4%)

All 14,406 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: 2004

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
98
Classic Feel
32
Modern Appeal
88
International
5

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

📜 Osvaldo Through the Generations

Osvaldo, a name of Old Spanish origin, has seen its peak in recent history with 634 births in 2004. Today, it's predominantly found among younger generations, with 9,083 Osvaldos under 30 years old. This trend reflects a modern, newer-generation name that's declining in usage but remains vibrant among its current bearers.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 4,801
Texas 3,057
New York 1,018
Illinois 965
Florida 639
Arizona 346
New Jersey 276
Georgia 219
Washington 218
North Carolina 165

✨ Similar Names to Osvaldo

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Osvaldo's Old Spanish roots

📄 About the Name Osvaldo

How Many People Have the Name Osvaldo?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 13,843 people in the United States currently share the name Osvaldo. That works out to roughly 1 in every 23,839 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Osvaldo a Common or Rare Name?

Osvaldo 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 Osvaldo Mean?

Osvaldo means "resolute ruler" and comes from Old Spanish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Osvaldo Most Popular?

The name Osvaldo reached peak popularity in 2004, with 634 babies registered that year. Current trend: 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 Osvaldo?

Approximately 13,843 people named Osvaldo live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 14,406. That works out to roughly 1 in 23,839 Americans.

Is Osvaldo a rare name?

Osvaldo is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 23,839 Americans has this name.

What does the name Osvaldo mean?

Osvaldo means "resolute ruler" and comes from Old Spanish origins.

Is Osvaldo more male or female?

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

When was Osvaldo most popular?

Osvaldo peaked in 2004 with 634 births that year. Current trend: 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 US13,843
All-Time Births14,406
1 in X1 in 23,839
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age28
Peak Year2004
World Rank#1,179
Male %100%
Female %0%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.