Oswaldo

Oswaldo is a boy's name of Spanish origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 43 boys in the United States.

Oswaldo at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Spanish · Portuguese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Oswaldo

Oswaldo belongs to the Spanish and Portuguese tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Oswaldo first appears in Social Security records in 1915. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #549 in 2006, and in 2024 43 babies received the name — 5,861 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Oswaldo in US records

First recorded (US)
1915
Best US rank
#549 in 2006
Peak year
2006
Babies named Oswaldo in 2024
43
Total since 1880
5,861

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Oswaldo mean?

The meaning of Oswaldo is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Spanish origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Oswaldo a boy or girl name?

Oswaldo is a boy name. In 2024, 43 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Oswaldo?

Oswaldo comes from the Spanish and Portuguese tradition.

How popular is the name Oswaldo?

Oswaldo first appears in US records in 1915. Its best-ever ranking was #549 in 2006, and 43 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.