Total births
4,713
Boys' name · since 1914
Arnoldo
Arnoldo has 4,713 recorded births since 1914 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1992 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #3616
- among boys today
- 4,713
- born since 1914
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 75%
- more common than other boys
Arnoldo currently ranks #3616 among boys' names in America, with 4,713 babies recorded since 1914.
Social Security Administration records show Arnoldo recorded 4,713 times among boys since 1914, holding rank #3616 nationally today, ahead of 75% of boys, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1914 to 2025.
- #3616 among boys today
- 4,713 born since 1914
- 1990s peak decade
- 75% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Arnoldo is currently the #3616 boys' name in America, more common than 75% of boys - 4,713 born since 1914, peaking in the 1990s.
- #3616
- among boys today
- 4,713
- born since 1914
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 75%
- more common than other boys
Arnoldo vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3616
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 75% of names given to boys today.
1990s
Peak decade
18% of everyone ever named Arnoldo was born in this single decade.
1992
Single peak year
94 babies were named Arnoldo in 1992 - its busiest year on record.
How Arnoldo compares
4,713 Top 12% higher than 88% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Arnoldo's all-time total is 13x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Arnoldo | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 4,713 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 94 | 23 | 22,252 |
Arnoldo's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Arnoldo's SSA record in two at 1974 and the more recent half accounts for 62% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 38%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1914, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 1992 peak of 94, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Arnoldo at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1992
Current rank
#3,616
Active since
1914
Arnoldo popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1914–2025
- Peak year (1992)
- 94
- Annual births at peak, across 112 years of records
Arnoldo by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Arnoldo's strongest decade.
834 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 18% of all-time use.
Arnoldo births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 6
1910s
6 births
- 1920s 75
1920s
75 births
- 1930s 176
1930s
176 births
- 1940s 281
1940s
281 births
- 1950s
1950s
433 births
- 1960s
1960s
587 births
- 1970s
1970s
650 births
- 1980s
1980s
665 births
- 1990s
1990s
834 births
- 2000s
2000s
588 births
- 2010s 277
2010s
277 births
- 2020s 141
2020s
141 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 834 births (18% of all-time use).
How Arnoldo compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Arnoldo's total volume
Arnoldo vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Arnoldo by state
Where Arnoldo concentrates geographically, total births since 1914
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 2,588 | 54.9% |
| #2 | California | | 869 | 18.4% |
| #3 | Arizona | | 97 | 2.1% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 32 | 0.7% |
| #5 | Washington | | 11 | 0.2% |
| #6 | Florida | | 5 | 0.1% |
Texas share of Arnoldo's total US births 54.9%
Even split
2,588 of 4,713 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Arnoldo? ▼
Arnoldo has been given to 4,713 babies in the U.S. since 1914, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #3616 as of the latest data. 94 babies were born in 1992, its single highest year.
When was Arnoldo most popular? ▼
Arnoldo was most popular in the 1990s decade with 834 total births. The single peak year was 1992.
Where is Arnoldo most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Arnoldo are Texas (2,588 births), California (869 births), Arizona (97 births).
How long has the name Arnoldo been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Arnoldo since 1914 -- 112 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Arnoldo? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Arnold, Arnulfo, Arnav, Arne, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Arnoldo's data
- Arnoldo's decade-level peak was the 1990s (834 total births); usage has since declined to 141 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Arnoldos (2,588 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Arnoldo
Nearby Names Like Arnoldo
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Arnoldo
Arnold Boy
#1688 103,846 births
Arnulfo Boy
#5467 6,316 births
Arnav Boy
#3843 3,585 births
Arne Boy
#10989 2,854 births
Arnie Boy
#8335 2,088 births
Compare Arnoldo side by side: Arnoldo vs Arnold Arnoldo vs Arnulfo Arnoldo vs Arnav
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Arnoldo
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1914–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Arnoldo: #3616 Boys' Name - 4,713 Births, Peak 1992." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/arnoldo. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Arnoldo draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.