Aroldo
A boy's name of Italian origin with 125 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Harold
Aroldo is a boy's baby name of Italian origin, the Italian form of Harold, from the Old Norse Haraldr meaning 'army ruler' — from herr (army) and valdur (ruler). Used throughout Italy and Latin America, Aroldo carries the same commanding heritage as Harold with a warm Mediterranean warmth.
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Aroldo is built from 6 letters and three syllables — a mid-length form that balances memorability with distinctiveness. Within the Italian naming tradition, this length is typical of names that preserve their full historical form, carrying their etymology on the surface.
The interplay of consonants and vowels in Aroldo creates its characteristic open, approachable quality. Multi-syllable names often carry remnants of compound constructions — two or more meaningful elements fused together — even when the original components are no longer transparent to modern speakers.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Aroldo has 20+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1967.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 10 | #12283 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 23 | #11470 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 38 | #9911 | — |
| 1990s | 38 | #6793 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 5 | #6377 | — |
| 1970s | 5 | #5152 | ▼ |
| 1960s | 6 | #3585 | — |
The Story of Aroldo
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1991, Aroldo is a Millennial-era classic. Boys named Aroldo are most likely born between 1981 and 2001.
How rare is Aroldo?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Aroldo is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1967, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 1990s with 38 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Aroldo by the numbers
- Would fill 3 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(20 years, 1967–2023)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 | #12390 |
| 2020 | 5 | #12175 |
| 2017 | 5 | #12414 |
| 2015 | 5 | #12230 |
| 2012 | 5 | #12419 |
| 2011 | 8 | #8816 |
| 2008 | 6 | #11167 |
| 2006 | 7 | #9656 |
| 2005 | 5 | #11605 |
| 2004 | 6 | #10052 |
| 2003 | 7 | #8722 |
| 2000 | 7 | #8266 |
| 1996 | 7 | #7191 |
| 1995 | 5 | #8960 |
| 1993 | 7 | #6864 |
| 1991 | 12 | #4498 |
| 1990 | 7 | #6453 |
| 1984 | 5 | #6377 |
| 1973 | 5 | #5152 |
| 1967 | 6 | #3585 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1967–2023