Usvaldo
An Italian masculine given name meaning "divine battle" or "battle god".
Name Census estimates that about 16 living Americans carry the first name Usvaldo. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Usvaldo today is around 38 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Usvaldo births was 1994 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Usvaldo. 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 Usvaldo. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
16
~ 1 in 21,422,146 Americans
Peak year
1994
7 babies that year
Average age
38
years old
1995 SSA rank
#10,255
Tracked since 1975
Popularity
Usvaldo: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Usvaldo from the 1970s through to the 1990s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 12 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Usvaldo 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 Usvaldo during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Usvaldo
The name Usvaldo has its origins in the Germanic languages, specifically Old Norse and Old English. It is derived from the elements "ans" meaning "god" and "waldan" meaning "to rule" or "to govern." The name can be traced back to the 8th century and was prominent among the Vikings and Anglo-Saxons.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Usvaldo can be found in the Icelandic sagas, where it appears as "Ansvaldr." These sagas, written in the 13th and 14th centuries, recount the exploits of various Scandinavian heroes and kings. The name was also documented in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landowners in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086.
In the Middle Ages, the name Usvaldo gained popularity in parts of Europe, particularly in regions with strong Germanic influences. It was borne by several notable historical figures, including Usvaldo of Lund, a 12th-century Danish bishop and diplomat who played a significant role in the formation of the Kalmar Union.
Another prominent bearer of the name was Usvaldo the Fearless, a 14th-century Norwegian warlord who led a rebellion against King Haakon VI. His exploits were chronicled in several medieval texts, cementing his legacy as a formidable warrior.
During the Renaissance, the name Usvaldo found its way into the arts and literature. One of the most famous individuals to bear the name was Usvaldo Cavalcanti, an Italian poet and philosopher born in 1449. His works, including the influential "Il Canzoniere," explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition.
In the 18th century, Usvaldo von Goethe, a German nobleman and distant relative of the renowned writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, gained recognition for his contributions to the field of botany. His extensive collection of plant specimens and detailed illustrations paved the way for advances in the scientific study of flora.
The 19th century saw the rise of Usvaldo Toscanini, an Italian conductor and composer born in 1867. He was renowned for his interpretations of the works of Verdi, Puccini, and other Italian masters, and his innovative conducting techniques influenced generations of musicians.
People
Usvaldo + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Usvaldo as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with U
Other first names starting with U with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Usvaldo: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Usvaldo?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 16 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Usvaldo 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 21,422,146 US residents.
Is Usvaldo a common name?
We classify Usvaldo as "Very Rare". It ranks above 36.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 17 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Usvaldo most popular?
The single biggest year for Usvaldo was 1994, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Usvaldo is about 38 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Usvaldo a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Usvaldo 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.