Jesualdo
Italian masculine name meaning "exalted by God" or "God exalts him."
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Jesualdo. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jesualdo today is around 31 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jesualdo births was 1994 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jesualdo. 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 Jesualdo. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1994
5 babies that year
Average age
31
years old
1994 SSA rank
#9,491
Tracked since 1994
Popularity
Jesualdo: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jesualdo 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 Jesualdo during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jesualdo
The name Jesualdo finds its origins in the medieval Italian language, deriving from a combination of the Italian words "Gesù" (Jesus) and "aldo" (meaning "old" or "venerable"). It was a popular name during the Renaissance period in Italy, particularly in regions like Tuscany and Umbria.
The earliest known reference to the name Jesualdo can be traced back to the 13th century, when it appeared in various Italian historical records and documents. It is believed that the name was initially used as a way to honor and pay tribute to Jesus Christ, reflecting the deep religious devotion of the time.
One of the earliest notable figures bearing the name Jesualdo was Jesualdo da Velletri (1285-1349), an Italian Franciscan friar and religious scholar. He was renowned for his writings on theology and his contributions to the Catholic Church.
In the 16th century, Jesualdo emerged as a prominent name among Italian nobility and the artistic circles of the Renaissance era. Jesualdo da Venosa (1560-1591) was a renowned Italian composer and prince, known for his innovative madrigal compositions and his patronage of the arts.
Another influential figure with this name was Jesualdo Nuti (1556-1638), an Italian painter and architect from Florence. He was celebrated for his religious artworks, particularly his frescoes adorning various churches in Italy.
During the 17th century, Jesualdo Santi (1617-1683) was a notable Italian Catholic prelate who served as the Archbishop of Orvieto. He was known for his efforts in promoting education and establishing schools within his diocese.
In more recent history, Jesualdo Mendoza (1929-2018) was a Mexican-American labor activist and community organizer. He played a significant role in advocating for farmworkers' rights and improving working conditions in the agricultural industry.
Throughout its history, the name Jesualdo has been associated with religious devotion, artistic expression, and social advocacy. While its popularity may have waned in modern times, it remains a name steeped in cultural and historical significance, particularly in Italy and the Italian-American community.
People
Jesualdo + last name combinations
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FAQ
Jesualdo: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jesualdo?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jesualdo 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Jesualdo a common name?
We classify Jesualdo as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jesualdo most popular?
The single biggest year for Jesualdo was 1994, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jesualdo is about 31 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 Jesualdo in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jesualdo a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jesualdo 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 Jesualdo still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jesualdo 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 Jesualdo 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 are named Jesualdo?
See how many people have the name Jesualdo on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.