Holding steady.
Popularity of Aroldo since 1967
Babies named Aroldo per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 38 |
| 2000s | 38 |
| 2010s | 23 |
| 2020s | 10 |
Meaning & origin
Aroldo is a rare Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1967, though it remains exceedingly uncommon. The name never charted in the top 1000 and has no recorded one-in-N frequency. Despite its low usage, it reached a modest peak in 1991, when it was given to 6 baby boys that year, according to Social Security data. Its trajectory since then has been stable but negligible, with no revival in recent decades. The name's origins are debated: it may be a variant of Haroldo or Arnaldo, both of which have ancient Germanic roots. Because of its rarity, Aroldo has no top states and no famous bearers, making it a highly distinctive choice for parents seeking a name with European flavor and historical undertones.
Aroldo is most likely an Italian and Spanish variant of Haroldo, the Romance form of the Old English name Harold, derived from "here" (army) and "weald" (ruler), thus "army ruler." It may also be a shortened form of Arnaldo, from the Germanic elements "arn" (eagle) and "wald" (power). The name has been used in Italy, Spain, and Portugal since at least the early 20th century but remains rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Aro, Aldo, Harold
Sibling names for Aroldo
Names that share Aroldo's style, for a brother or sister.
