Declining since 1993, #3,757 for boys today.
Popularity of Arnulfo since 1909
Babies named Arnulfo per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 87 |
| 1920s | 303 |
| 1930s | 321 |
| 1940s | 434 |
| 1950s | 673 |
| 1960s | 611 |
| 1970s | 783 |
| 1980s | 860 |
| 1990s | 989 |
| 2000s | 757 |
| 2010s | 364 |
| 2020s | 129 |
Meaning & origin
Arnulfo is a name of Germanic origin that entered Spanish and Italian through medieval saintly and royal usage. Its peak in the United States came in 1992, when it ranked higher in usage among Hispanic communities, particularly in California and Texas. Since 1993, its popularity has steadily fallen, and by 2025 it was given to roughly 1 in 58,899 boys. The name's meaning, 'eagle wolf', reflects a common Germanic compound tradition. While rarely chosen for modern newborns, it retains a place in families honoring older generations or specific cultural heritage.
Arnulfo is the Spanish and Italian form of the Germanic name Arnulf, derived from the elements 'arn' meaning 'eagle' and 'wulf' meaning 'wolf'. The name was borne by several early medieval saints and a Frankish king. It has been used in Spanish-speaking countries since the Middle Ages, though it has declined in popularity since its peak in the early 1990s.
Where Arnulfo is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Arnie, Nulfo
Variants: Arnulf
Sibling names for Arnulfo
Names that share Arnulfo's style, for a brother or sister.
