9,723births recorded
3Countries
2Variants
1976Peak · Argentina
#10695United States 2025
Waldo is a boy name family recorded 9,723 times in 3 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in the United States (#10695 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Argentina in 1976, at 18.0 births per 100,000. Elsewhere it is mostly given as Valdo (France).
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Which form wins where
Births per 100,000 newborns for each form, in the selected country.
All forms of Waldo
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waldo | English | 5,722 | 🇺🇸 United States | #10695 | 1881 | ▼ 18 % |
| Waldo | English | 3,928 | 🇦🇷 Argentina | #2921 | 1976 | ▼ 54 % |
| Waldo | English | 5 | 🇫🇷 France | – | 2003 | – |
| Valdo | Italian | 33 | 🇺🇸 United States | – | 1916 | – |
| Valdo | Italian | 25 | 🇫🇷 France | – | 1927 | – |
| Valdo | Italian | 10 | 🇦🇷 Argentina | – | 1989 | – |
Questions about Waldo
How popular is the name Waldo?
In 2025 it ranked #10695 in the United States. Official registers record 9,723 births across 3 countries.
What is Waldo in other languages?
Valdo (Italian).
When was Waldo most popular?
It peaked in Argentina in 1976, at 18.0 births per 100,000.
Is Waldo a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Waldo is a boy name.