UK boy's name
Aldo
A name of Old German origin meaning "noble and wealthy".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Aldo is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Aldo popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2921, with 7 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2022, with 11 births.
This profile covers 156 England and Wales registrations across 25 recorded years from 1997 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 64% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 155 living people in the UK are called Aldo. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Aldo ranked #2921 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 7 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2022, when 11 boys were registered as Aldo.
- • About 155 living people in the UK are estimated to have Aldo as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2921
2024
Births in 2024
7
Latest year
Peak year
2022
11 births
Estimated living
155
2026
Meaning
What does Aldo mean?
The given name Aldo has its origins in the Germanic languages, derived from the root words "ald" meaning "old" and "hold" meaning "brave" or "valiant." It is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages, around the 6th to 8th centuries, in regions where Germanic tribes settled, such as parts of modern-day Germany, France, and Italy.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Aldo can be found in the Frankish chronicles from the 9th century, where it was mentioned as a personal name used by members of the Carolingian dynasty. The name gained popularity during the Late Middle Ages and the Renaissance period, particularly in northern Italy.
In the 12th century, the Italian scholar Aldo Manuzio, also known as Aldus Manutius (c. 1449-1515), played a significant role in the spread and popularization of the name. He was a renowned printer, publisher, and humanist from Venice, known for his innovative printing techniques and for introducing the cursive font known as "italics."
Another notable figure with the name Aldo was the Italian poet and philosopher Aldo Fabrizi (1905-1990), who was awarded the Antonio Feltrinelli Prize for his literary contributions in 1955. In the field of science, Aldo Leopold (1887-1948) was an American author, philosopher, and environmentalist, best known for his book "A Sand County Almanac," which is considered a classic in the field of conservation.
Aldo Moro (1916-1978) was an Italian statesman and politician who served as Prime Minister of Italy from 1963 to 1968 and again from 1974 to 1976. Tragically, he was kidnapped and assassinated by the Red Brigades, a far-left terrorist group, in 1978.
In the world of sports, Aldo Nadi (1899-1965) was an Italian fencer who won five gold medals and three silver medals in the Olympic Games between 1920 and 1936, making him one of the most successful fencers in Olympic history.
While the name Aldo has its roots in the Germanic languages, it has been widely adopted and used across various cultures, particularly in Italy, where it has a rich historical and cultural significance. The name continues to be popular in many parts of the world, carrying with it the connotations of age, wisdom, and bravery from its linguistic origins.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Aldo over time
The chart below shows babies named Aldo registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Aldo, the clearest high point is 2022. The latest England and Wales figure is 7 births in 2024, compared with 11 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aldo by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Aldo was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #2337 | 46 | 5 |
| 2010s | #3131 | 60 | 10 |
| 2000s | #2803 | 43 | 8 |
| 1990s | #2642 | 7 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Aldo
- Alfie 86,546
- Alexander 85,525
- Adam 71,855
- Archie 59,965
- Arthur 43,586
- Aaron 36,366
- Alex 32,729
- Andrew 20,169
- Arlo 19,061
- Aidan 16,776
- Albie 16,017
- Albert 15,809
FAQ
Aldo: questions and answers
How popular is the name Aldo in the UK right now?
In 2024, Aldo was ranked #2921 for boys in England and Wales, with 7 births registered.
When was Aldo most popular?
The peak year on record was 2022, with 11 babies registered as Aldo in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Aldo?
A name of Old German origin meaning "noble and wealthy".
How many people are called Aldo in the UK?
A total of 156 babies have been registered as Aldo across the 25 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.