Osvaldo
Every Osvaldo since 1917 — 14,538 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Osvaldo
Osvaldo is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,408 in 2025 with 130 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1917, 14,538 American babies have been named Osvaldo. Its peak came in 2004, when 634 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Osvaldo stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Osvaldo year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 130 | #1,408 |
| 2024 | — | — | 148 | #1,316 |
| 2023 | — | — | 151 | #1,280 |
| 2022 | — | — | 112 | #1,585 |
| 2021 | — | — | 117 | #1,524 |
| 2020 | — | — | 123 | #1,408 |
| 2019 | — | — | 130 | #1,379 |
| 2018 | — | — | 141 | #1,297 |
| 2017 | — | — | 154 | #1,204 |
| 2016 | — | — | 187 | #1,061 |
| 2015 | — | — | 208 | #992 |
| 2014 | — | — | 209 | #993 |
| 2013 | — | — | 208 | #965 |
| 2012 | — | — | 302 | #759 |
| 2011 | — | — | 356 | #667 |
| 2010 | — | — | 317 | #725 |
| 2009 | — | — | 352 | #689 |
| 2008 | — | — | 423 | #594 |
| 2007 | — | — | 551 | #485 |
| 2006 | — | — | 529 | #491 |
| 2005 | — | — | 522 | #481 |
| 2004 | — | — | 634 | #410 |
| 2003 | — | — | 546 | #462 |
| 2002 | — | — | 595 | #418 |
| 2001 | — | — | 491 | #482 |
| 2000 | — | — | 399 | #540 |
| 1995 | — | — | 300 | #595 |
| 1990 | — | — | 252 | #637 |
| 1985 | — | — | 139 | #758 |
| 1980 | — | — | 127 | #778 |
| 1975 | — | — | 136 | #711 |
| 1970 | — | — | 65 | #1,011 |
| 1965 | — | — | 40 | #1,218 |
| 1960 | — | — | 31 | #1,457 |
| 1955 | — | — | 20 | #1,771 |
| 1950 | — | — | 5 | #4,057 |
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| 1940 | — | — | 5 | #3,812 |
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Famous people named Osvaldo
- Osvaldo Dorticós Torrado Politician · 1919–1983
- Osvaldo Cavandoli Politician · 1920–2007
- Osvaldo Pugliese Musician · 1905–1995
- Osvaldo Hurtado Social activist · b. 1939
- Osvaldo Héctor Cruz Soccer player · b. 1931
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Osvaldo in 2025?
Osvaldo ranked #1,408 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 130 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Osvaldo?
14,538 babies have been named Osvaldo in the United States since 1917, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Osvaldo most popular?
Osvaldo peaked in 2004, when 634 newborns received the name.
Is Osvaldo a boy or girl name?
Osvaldo is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Osvaldo rising or falling?
Osvaldo is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Osvaldo?
Well-known people named Osvaldo include Osvaldo Dorticós Torrado (politician), Osvaldo Cavandoli (politician), Osvaldo Pugliese (musician).