Medardo: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

Rank 2025

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among boys

Babies in 2025

named Medardo

How common

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boys born in 2025

Peak year

1998

16 babies

All-time total

377

#9,347 all-time among boys

First recorded

1915

in Social Security records

Medardo popularity over time

377 babies have been named Medardo since 1915, according to official Social Security records. Switch measure to see births per year or the yearly rank.

Measure

Births per 1,000 babies of that sex, comparable across eras

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Boys	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–
1900s	–	–	–	–
1910s	6	1	–	#3,691
1920s	34	3	+467%	#2,996
1930s	23	2	-32%	#2,561
1940s	17	2	-26%	#3,118
1950s	13	1	-24%	#3,115
1960s	22	2	+69%	#3,918
1970s	29	3	+32%	#4,228
1980s	57	6	+97%	#4,713
1990s	78	8	+37%	#4,329
2000s	57	6	-27%	#6,292
2010s	24	2	-58%	#10,384
2020s (to 2025)	17	3	+18%	#11,667

The story of Medardo

Medardo is not currently in use for newborns in the United States: fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1915, 377 American babies have been named Medardo. Its peak came in 1998, when 16 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 1990s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Medardo stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Medardo?

The median living Medardo is about 31 years old; half are between 23 and 45. An estimated 300 people named Medardo are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Medardo year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year	Boys	Boys rank
2025	–	–
2024	5	#13,553
2023	6	#11,771
2022	–	–
2021	6	#11,667
2020	–	–
2019	–	–
2018	–	–
2017	7	#10,410
2016	5	#13,527
2015	–	–
2014	–	–
2013	–	–
2012	–	–
2011	7	#10,384
2010	5	#13,587
2009	–	–
2008	–	–
2007	9	#8,673
2006	–	–
2005	9	#8,084
2004	7	#9,601
2003	6	#10,433
2002	9	#7,440
2001	11	#6,292
2000	6	#9,894
1995	8	#6,777
1990	9	#5,666
1985	–	–
1980	7	#5,306
1975	6	#5,223
1970	5	#5,197
1965	5	#4,258
1960	–	–
1955	–	–
1950	–	–
1945	–	–
1940	–	–
1935	6	#3,518
1930	–	–
1925	–	–
1920	6	#4,115
1915	6	#3,691
1910	–	–
1905	–	–
1900	–	–
1895	–	–
1890	–	–
1885	–	–
1880	–	–

Famous people named Medardo

The most globally famous bearers of the name, ranked by fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

1 Medardo Rosso Italian sculptor 1858–1928 · 19th century
2 Medardo Joseph Mazombwe Religious figure, Zambia 1931–2013 · Contemporary

Portraits from Wikipedia (Wikimedia Commons).

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Medardo, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Medardo?

The median living Medardo is about 31 years old. Half of all living Medardos are between 23 and 45 years old.

How many people named Medardo are alive today?

An estimated 300 people named Medardo are alive in the United States, based on 377 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

How popular is the name Medardo in 2025?

Medardo did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Medardo?

377 babies have been named Medardo in the United States since 1915, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Medardo most popular?

Medardo peaked in 1998, when 16 newborns received the name.

Is Medardo a boy or girl name?

Medardo is overwhelmingly a boy's name: 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Medardo rising or falling?

Medardo is on the rise, noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Medardo?

Well-known people named Medardo include Medardo Rosso (sculptor), Medardo Joseph Mazombwe (religious figure).

Names like Medardo

Names that sound and feel close to Medardo: shared sounds, similar era, similar popularity. Each links to its full history.

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