Arlondo
A unique name potentially combining elements of "Arlo" and "Orlando".
Name Census estimates that about 9 living Americans carry the first name Arlondo. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Arlondo today is around 41 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Arlondo births was 1971 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Arlondo. 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 Arlondo. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
9
~ 1 in 38,083,815 Americans
Peak year
1971
5 babies that year
Average age
41
years old
2001 SSA rank
#10,677
Tracked since 1971
Popularity
Arlondo: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Arlondo from the 1970s through to the 2000s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 5 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Arlondo 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 Arlondo during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Arlondo
The given name Arlondo has its roots in the ancient Germanic languages, with the earliest known records dating back to the 5th century AD. The name is thought to be derived from the Proto-Germanic word "arlant," which means "noble land" or "esteemed territory." The prefix "ar" signifies honor and respect, while "londo" refers to a region or domain.
During the Middle Ages, the name Arlondo gained popularity among the noble classes in various Germanic tribes, particularly in areas now known as Germany, Austria, and parts of Switzerland. It was often bestowed upon sons of influential lords and chieftains, symbolizing their connection to the land and their esteemed lineage.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Arlondo can be found in the Codex Sangallensis, an 8th-century manuscript containing ancient Germanic legal codes and historical records. The document mentions an individual named Arlondo, who was a respected landowner and warrior in the region of present-day Bavaria.
Throughout the centuries, several notable figures have borne the name Arlondo. In the 11th century, Arlondo of Weingarten was a prominent Benedictine monk and scholar, renowned for his contributions to the monastic library and his expertise in theology. Another Arlondo, born in 1327 in the Free Imperial City of Nuremberg, was a skilled artisan and goldsmith, whose intricate metalwork adorned churches and noble residences across the region.
During the Renaissance, Arlondo Falkenburg (1460-1535) was a renowned painter and engraver from the Netherlands, best known for his religious artworks and portraits of the aristocracy. In the 18th century, Arlondo von Schönfeld (1712-1789) was a Prussian military officer who served under Frederick the Great and played a crucial role in the Seven Years' War.
Lastly, Arlondo Mascarenhas (1845-1920) was a Portuguese explorer and cartographer who made significant contributions to the mapping of remote regions in Africa and Asia, expanding the boundaries of geographical knowledge during the late 19th century.
While the name Arlondo may have faded from common usage in modern times, its rich history and ties to Germanic nobility and cultural heritage make it a fascinating and historically significant moniker.
People
Arlondo + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Arlondo as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Arlondo: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Arlondo?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 9 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Arlondo 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 1 in 38,083,815 US residents.
Is Arlondo a common name?
We classify Arlondo as "Very Rare". It ranks above 25.5% 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 Arlondo most popular?
The single biggest year for Arlondo was 1971, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Arlondo is about 41 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 Arlondo in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Arlondo a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Arlondo 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 Arlondo still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Arlondo 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 Arlondo 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 Arlondo as a first name?
If you just want to know how many people share the name Arlondo, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.