Find out how popular the first name Laredo has been for the last 9 years (from 1994 to 2002) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Laredo by gender

Based on the last 9 years of data, Laredo is more commonly used as a male name, with approximately 79% of people named Laredo being male.

For the most recent data in 2002, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Laredo.

It's also interesting to see that despite Laredo being historically a mostly male name, the most recent data from 2002 shows a shift in the trend, with more female babies being named Laredo.

The history of the first name Laredo

The given name Laredo is believed to have originated from the Spanish language and is derived from the word "Laredos" which means "small valleys". This name is closely associated with the city of Laredo located in Texas, near the Mexico-United States border.

During the 16th century, Spanish explorers and settlers arrived in the region now known as Texas. They encountered the small valleys and fertile lands along the Rio Grande River, which they called "Laredos". Over time, this geographical term became a popular name among the Spanish-speaking population in the area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Laredo can be found in the chronicles of the Spanish expeditions to the region. In 1686, Alonso De León, a Spanish explorer and cartographer, mentioned the name "Laredos" in his reports while mapping the Rio Grande Valley.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Laredo. One of the most famous was Laredo Taft (1886-1965), an American lawyer and politician who served as the 27th Governor of Ohio from 1947 to 1949.

Another prominent figure was Laredo Petrie (1915-1997), a British archaeologist and Egyptologist who made significant contributions to the study of ancient Egyptian civilization. He was particularly known for his excavations at the site of Abydos.

In the world of literature, Laredo Montalban (1920-2009) was a Mexican-American actor and author. He was best known for his role as Mr. Roarke in the television series "Fantasy Island" and for his advocacy of Hispanic representation in the entertainment industry.

The name Laredo also gained recognition in the field of music with Laredo Carrillo (1928-1999), a Mexican singer and actor who was a prominent figure in the golden age of Mexican cinema and recorded numerous successful albums.

Another notable individual was Laredo O'Connell (1900-1976), an Irish-American playwright and screenwriter. He was known for his works that explored the lives of working-class Irish Americans, such as the play "The Green Fields of France".

While the name Laredo is not as common today as it was in the past, it continues to be used as a given name, particularly in Spanish-speaking communities with historical connections to the region of Laredo, Texas.

Data source

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