Holding steady.
Popularity of Gildo since 1912
Babies named Gildo per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 65 |
| 1920s | 78 |
| 1930s | 29 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Gildo is a rare Italian name that briefly appeared in U.S. birth records in the early 20th century. Its first recorded year in the Social Security data is 1912, and its peak usage was in 1914, though the name has never ranked among the top 1000. The trajectory for Gildo is stable, indicating it has remained extremely uncommon over the decades. No top states are associated with the name, suggesting it was used sporadically rather than concentrated in any region. Gildo likely functioned as a nickname or short form of longer Italian names such as Gildardo, itself derived from Germanic roots. While obscure today, it offers a concise and distinctive choice for families seeking a name with vintage Italian immigrant heritage.
Gildo is most often considered an Italian short form of names like Gildardo or Gilderico, deriving from the Germanic element gild, meaning 'sacrifice' or 'value'. It may also have roots in Old High German gelt, meaning 'payment' or 'reward'. The name saw modest use in the early 20th century, particularly in Italian-American communities.
Sibling names for Gildo
Names that share Gildo's style, for a brother or sister.
