Holding steady.
Popularity of Romualdo since 1922
Babies named Romualdo per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1982, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Romualdo's real moment was 1926.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 21 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 31 |
| 1960s | 47 |
| 1970s | 50 |
| 1980s | 64 |
| 1990s | 70 |
| 2000s | 70 |
| 2010s | 17 |
| 2020s | 10 |
Meaning & origin
Romualdo is a rare masculine name of Germanic origin, introduced to the U.S. via Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese immigration. The Social Security Administration's data shows it first appearing in 1922, with its peak usage occurring in 1926. Since then, the name has remained very uncommon, never ranking in the top 1000 and showing a stable, low-level trajectory through 2025. While top states are not recorded due to low numbers, the name's European heritage gives it a distinct, old world feel. For parents seeking an unusual name with saintly associations and a melodic sound, Romualdo offers a unique alternative to more common Italian imports.
Romualdo comes from the Germanic name Hromuald, composed of hrom (fame) and wald (rule). The name was Latinized as Romualdus, and it was borne by Saint Romuald, an 11th-century founder of the Camaldolese order in Italy. The name has been used in Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese speaking regions, and it saw modest use in the United States in the early 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Romu, Romo, Aldo
Sibling names for Romualdo
Names that share Romualdo's style, for a brother or sister.
