Aldo
How to say it: AHL-doh · /ˈɑldoʊ/
From Old High German 'ald', meaning old or noble elder; a short Germanic given name with long Italian usage.
Aldo was the 874th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 241 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2000s, its births are down about 43% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #966 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #874 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 241 |
| Share of births | 1 in 13,756 |
| Peak decade | 2000s |
| Change over 10 years | −43% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #966 |
| In France, 2025 | #889 among boys’ names, 30 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Long established, Aldo reached its height in the 2000s. It holds close to that level now but is expected to ease.
What goes with it
Mellow and crisp at once, Aldo feels warm and sturdy. Angelo and Vito echo its spirit.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Aldo is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish.
In France: #889 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Aldo
- Aldo Moro (1916–1978)Italian politician
- Aldo Serena (born 1960)Italian association football player
- Aldo Duscher (born 1979)Argentine footballer
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