Waldo Name Popularity and Statistics
Waldo is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Waldo?
Waldo is spelled W-A-L-D-O. The name has 5 letters.
Waldo Popularity in 2025
Rank#10,695
Recorded Births6
- Boys usage fell 3,108 places to #10,695 and recorded 4 fewer births compared with 2021.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Waldo Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1997 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 6 | #10,695 |
| 2021 | Boys | 10 | #7,587 |
| 2020 | Boys | 6 | #10,605 |
| 2019 | Boys | 10 | #7,643 |
| 2017 | Boys | 11 | #7,095 |
| 2016 | Boys | 9 | #8,146 |
| 2015 | Boys | 8 | #8,744 |
| 2014 | Boys | 5 | #12,108 |
| 2013 | Boys | 5 | #12,136 |
| 2012 | Boys | 8 | #8,864 |
| 2010 | Boys | 10 | #7,591 |
| 2009 | Boys | 12 | #6,802 |
| 2008 | Boys | 12 | #6,763 |
| 2007 | Boys | 10 | #7,590 |
| 2006 | Boys | 10 | #7,427 |
| 2005 | Boys | 8 | #8,299 |
| 2004 | Boys | 13 | #5,813 |
| 2003 | Boys | 14 | #5,271 |
| 2002 | Boys | 10 | #6,522 |
| 2001 | Boys | 12 | #5,667 |
| 2000 | Boys | 12 | #5,588 |
| 1999 | Boys | 13 | #5,035 |
| 1998 | Boys | 15 | #4,413 |
| 1997 | Boys | 17 | #3,877 |
When Was Waldo Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1915 · Boys
174 recorded births
National rank #407
1917 · Boys
164 recorded births
National rank #441
1924 · Boys
163 recorded births
National rank #485
1918 · Boys
163 recorded births
National rank #462
Where Waldo Ranked Highest in 1997
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| CA | #1,831 | 6 |