Find out how popular the first name Bulmaro has been for the last 48 years (from 1975 to 2022) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Bulmaro by gender

Based on the last 48 years of data, Bulmaro is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2022, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Bulmaro.

The history of the first name Bulmaro

The name Bulmaro has its origins in the Visigothic language, spoken by the Visigoths who ruled parts of the Iberian Peninsula from the 5th to the 8th centuries. It is derived from the Germanic root words "bulm" meaning "tree trunk" and "mar" meaning "famous" or "renowned". The name was likely initially used to refer to someone of great stature or strength, akin to a sturdy tree trunk.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bulmaro dates back to the 7th century, in the form of Bulmaric, a Visigothic nobleman mentioned in the chronicles of the Visigothic king Wamba. The name appears to have been relatively common among the Visigothic aristocracy during this period.

After the Visigothic kingdom fell to the Moors in the early 8th century, the name largely fell out of use for several centuries, until it resurfaced in the 13th century in parts of what is now northern Spain and southern France. One notable bearer of the name during this time was Bulmaro de Santillana, a Spanish nobleman and military leader who fought against the Moors in the Reconquista.

In the 16th century, the name gained some prominence in the Spanish colonies of the Americas, particularly in Mexico. One of the earliest known individuals with the name in the New World was Bulmaro Hernández, a Spanish conquistador who accompanied Hernán Cortés in the conquest of Mexico in the 1520s.

Other notable individuals with the name Bulmaro throughout history include:

1. Bulmaro Ríos Cordova (1759-1825), a Mexican military officer and politician who served as Governor of Nuevo León.
2. Bulmaro Dávalos Mascareño (1868-1938), a Mexican poet and journalist.
3. Bulmaro Flores (1897-1972), a Mexican politician and diplomat who served as Ambassador to the United States.
4. Bulmaro Ibarra Cadena (1907-1977), a Mexican writer and journalist.
5. Bulmaro Zapata Ramírez (1924-2014), a Mexican artist known for his murals and paintings depicting indigenous themes.

While the name Bulmaro has never been exceedingly common, it has maintained a consistent presence, particularly in parts of Mexico and Spain, over the centuries, reflecting its deep historical roots in the Visigothic language and culture.

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