Declining since 2002, #7,194 for boys today.
Popularity of Ubaldo since 1914
Babies named Ubaldo per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 19 |
| 1920s | 101 |
| 1930s | 78 |
| 1940s | 77 |
| 1950s | 118 |
| 1960s | 129 |
| 1970s | 206 |
| 1980s | 286 |
| 1990s | 428 |
| 2000s | 460 |
| 2010s | 233 |
| 2020s | 88 |
Meaning & origin
Ubaldo is a rare Italian and Spanish name with a strong Germanic root. In the United States, it first recorded usage in 1914, but its highest popularity came much later: the peak year was 2003, when it saw its greatest usage. Since 2002, the name has been on a declining trajectory; as of 2025, its rank sits at 7,194, with only about 1 in 155,280 boys receiving the name. Geographically, its strongest presence is in Texas, reflecting the name's prevalence among Spanish-speaking communities. Despite its decline, Ubaldo retains a distinctive historical and linguistic resonance, tying back to the medieval saint and the Italian tradition.
Ubaldo is the Italian and Spanish form of the Germanic name Hugibald, composed of hugu 'mind, spirit' and bald 'bold, brave'. The name was borne by Saint Ubaldo (Ubaldesca) of Gubbio, a 12th-century bishop, and has been used in Italy and Spain throughout the medieval period and beyond.
Where Ubaldo is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ubi, Baldo, Uba
Sibling names for Ubaldo
Names that share Ubaldo's style, for a brother or sister.
