Armelo
A unique name possibly derived from the Italian surname Armellino.
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Armelo. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Armelo today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Armelo births was 2018 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Armelo. 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 Armelo. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
2018
7 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2018 SSA rank
#9,753
Tracked since 2018
Popularity
Armelo: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Armelo 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 Armelo during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Armelo
The given name Armelo originates from the ancient Etruscan civilization, which flourished in what is now modern-day Italy between the 8th and 3rd centuries BC. The name is derived from the Etruscan word "armelus," meaning "fighter" or "warrior." It is believed to be a combination of the Etruscan words "ar" (meaning battle or war) and "melus" (meaning brave or courageous).
The earliest known reference to the name Armelo can be found in an Etruscan funerary inscription dating back to the 5th century BC. The inscription was discovered in the ancient Etruscan city of Tarquinia and is dedicated to an individual named "Armelo Velius," suggesting that the name was in use among the Etruscan nobility or upper classes.
One of the most famous historical figures with the name Armelo was a Roman centurion who lived during the 1st century AD. He served under the command of the renowned general Titus Flavius Vespasianus (better known as Vespasian) during the Jewish Revolt of 66-73 AD. Armelo is mentioned in the writings of the Roman historian Josephus for his bravery and leadership during the siege of Jerusalem in 70 AD.
Another notable figure was Armelo of Ravenna, a Byzantine military commander who lived in the 6th century AD. He played a crucial role in the Gothic Wars, defending the city of Ravenna against the Ostrogothic forces of King Totila in 549 AD. Armelo's successful defense of the city earned him recognition from the Byzantine Emperor Justinian I.
In the 12th century, there was a prominent Italian nobleman named Armelo Malaspina, who was a member of the powerful Malaspina family that controlled large swaths of territory in northern Italy. Armelo Malaspina was a skilled diplomat and served as an ambassador for the Holy Roman Emperor Frederick Barbarossa.
During the Renaissance period, Armelo Fiore was a renowned Italian fencing master and author of the influential fencing manual "Il Fior di Battaglia" (The Flower of Battle), published in the early 15th century. His work was widely studied and helped to establish the foundations of modern fencing techniques.
Finally, in the 19th century, there was an Italian artist named Armelo Barabino (1828-1892) who was known for his intricate and detailed landscape paintings. He was a member of the prestigious Accademia Ligustica di Belle Arti in Genoa and his works can still be found in various art galleries and museums across Italy.
People
Armelo + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Armelo as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Armelo: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Armelo?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Armelo 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 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Armelo a common name?
We classify Armelo as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 7 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Armelo most popular?
The single biggest year for Armelo was 2018, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Armelo is about 8 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 Armelo in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Armelo a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Armelo 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 Armelo still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Armelo 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 Armelo 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 share the name Armelo?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.