Baldomero
A Spanish name meaning "prince as brave as a leopard".
Name Census estimates that about 779 living Americans carry the first name Baldomero. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Baldomero today is around 44 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Baldomero births was 1977 (26 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Baldomero. 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.
People living today
779
~ 1 in 439,993 Americans
Peak year
1977
26 babies that year
Average age
44
years old
2023 SSA rank
#12,454
Tracked since 1916
Popularity
Baldomero: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Baldomero from the 1910s through to the 2020s, spanning 12 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1950s, with 139 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1950s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Baldomero 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 Baldomero during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Baldomeros live
Origin
Meaning and history of Baldomero
The name Baldomero has its origins in the Spanish language and can be traced back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Germanic elements "bald" meaning "bold" or "brave" and "mēr" meaning "famous" or "illustrious." The name was initially spelled as "Baldemero" and later evolved into its current form, "Baldomero."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Baldomero can be found in the 12th-century Codex Calixtinus, a medieval manuscript that served as a guide for pilgrims traveling to the shrine of St. James in Santiago de Compostela, Spain. The codex mentions a certain "Baldemero" who was a renowned knight and pilgrim during that era.
In the 13th century, Baldomero de Ribadeneyra was a Spanish nobleman and military leader who played a crucial role in the Reconquista, the Christian reconquest of the Iberian Peninsula from the Moors. His bravery and strategic skills earned him a place in Spanish history.
During the 16th century, Baldomero Espartero y Álvarez de Toro (1793-1879) was a Spanish general and politician who served as the Prime Minister of Spain and as the regent during the minority of Isabella II. He was a prominent figure in the Carlist Wars and is remembered for his military achievements and political reforms.
Another notable figure bearing the name Baldomero was Baldomero Hidalgo (1819-1867), a Spanish painter and lithographer known for his portraits and historical scenes. His works are part of the collections of several prestigious museums, including the Prado Museum in Madrid.
In the 20th century, Baldomero Lillo (1867-1923) was a Chilean writer and social activist who is considered one of the pioneers of Chilean social realism. His short stories and plays shed light on the struggles and hardships faced by the working class in Chile during that era.
While the name Baldomero was more prevalent in Spanish-speaking countries, it has also been used in other parts of the world, albeit less frequently. The name carries a sense of boldness, bravery, and fame, reflecting the qualities associated with its linguistic roots.
People
Baldomero + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Baldomero as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with B
Other first names starting with B with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Baldomero: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Baldomero?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 779 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Baldomero 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 439,993 US residents.
Is Baldomero a common name?
We classify Baldomero as "Very Rare". It ranks above 88.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,074 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Baldomero most popular?
The single biggest year for Baldomero was 1977, when 26 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Baldomero is about 44 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Baldomero a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Baldomero 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.
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.