Holding steady.
Popularity of Cataldo since 1914
Babies named Cataldo per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 43 |
| 1920s | 48 |
| 1930s | 21 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Cataldo is a rare Italian given name with deep saintly roots. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1914, and its peak popularity came in 1918, the earliest year it appeared, though it never entered the top 1000. Since then, its usage has been stable but exceedingly low, with no recorded births in many later years. The name's trajectory shows it has never been widespread in the United States, and it is absent from any top state lists. For parents seeking a unique name with a strong Catholic heritage and a connection to southern Italy, Cataldo offers an uncommon choice with a dignified sound.
Cataldo derives from the Latin name Cataldus, which is of uncertain meaning but may be related to the Latin word 'cautus' (prudent, cautious). The name is most famously associated with Saint Catald, a 7th-century Irish bishop who became the patron saint of Taranto, Italy. The name spread in southern Italy through veneration of the saint and remains in use, though it is rare today.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cal, Catto
Variants: Catald, Cataldus, Cataldo
Sibling names for Cataldo
Names that share Cataldo's style, for a brother or sister.
