Aimo
Finnish masculine name meaning "lucky" or "prosperous".
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Aimo. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Aimo today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Aimo births was 1916 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Aimo. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Aimo. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1916
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1917 SSA rank
#3,988
Tracked since 1916
Popularity
Aimo: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Aimo by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Aimo during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Aimo
The given name Aimo is of Finnish origin, derived from the Old Norse word "aimr" which means "life" or "vigor." It emerged as a personal name in the medieval period, particularly in regions where the Finnish language was spoken, such as modern-day Finland and parts of Sweden.
One of the earliest documented uses of the name Aimo dates back to the 14th century, appearing in historical records from the Finnish region. It was commonly given to boys born into families with Scandinavian or Nordic roots, reflecting the cultural significance of vitality and longevity.
In Finnish folklore and mythology, the name Aimo was sometimes associated with characters or deities representing strength, resilience, and the cycle of life. However, it does not appear to have been directly referenced in major religious texts or scriptures from the region.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Aimo. One of the earliest recorded figures was Aimo Kaarlo Cajander (1879-1943), a Finnish botanist and academician known for his contributions to plant ecology and forestry research.
Another prominent bearer of the name was Aimo Anttinen (1908-1965), a Finnish long-distance runner who won a silver medal in the 1936 Berlin Olympics. His athletic achievements brought recognition to the name on an international stage.
In the realm of politics, Aimo Kaarlo Gyllenberg (1899-1982) was a Finnish politician and businessman who served as a member of the Finnish Parliament and played a significant role in post-World War II economic recovery efforts.
The name Aimo also gained recognition through the work of Aimo Nikula (1904-1988), a renowned Finnish architect known for his modernist designs and contributions to the development of Finnish architecture in the mid-20th century.
More recently, Aimo Ophardt (1939-2022) was a Finnish-American mathematician and computer scientist who made significant contributions to the fields of numerical analysis and scientific computing, holding academic positions at various prestigious institutions.
While the name Aimo has its roots in Finnish and Nordic cultures, it has also been adopted by individuals in other parts of the world, though with less frequency compared to its homeland regions.
People
Aimo + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Aimo as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Aimo: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Aimo?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Aimo going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about - US residents.
Is Aimo a common name?
We classify Aimo as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Aimo most popular?
The single biggest year for Aimo was 1916, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Aimo is about 0 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Aimo in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Aimo a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Aimo in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Aimo still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Aimo in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Aimo can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Aimo as a first name?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.