Osvaldo
How to say it: oz-VAHL-doh · /ɑzˈvɑldoʊ/
Spanish/Italian form of Oswald; from Old English/Germanic 'os' (god) + 'weald' (rule, power).
Osvaldo was the 1,217th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 130 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2000s, its births are down about 37% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #1,193 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,217 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 130 |
| Share of births | 1 in 25,502 |
| Peak decade | 2000s |
| Change over 10 years | −37% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,193 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
After its high in the 2000s, Osvaldo grew rarer. Now well below that high, it is expected to turn upward over the next few years.
What goes with it
Said oz VAHL doh, it feels breathy and resonant. Aldo works as a short form while Orlando shares its style.
Nicknames
- Osvald
- Osval
- Aldo
- Ozzie
Honouring a Osvaldo in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Osvaldo is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish.
Famous people named Osvaldo
- Osvaldo Ardiles (born 1952)Argentine association football player and manager
- Osvaldo Dorticós (1919–1983)President of Cuba
- Osvaldo Hurtado (born 1939)President of Ecuador
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