Verdo
An English masculine name derived from a surname that means "green" in Esperanto.
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Verdo. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Verdo today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Verdo births was 1919 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Verdo. 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 Verdo. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1919
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1919 SSA rank
#4,773
Tracked since 1919
Popularity
Verdo: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Verdo 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 Verdo during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Verdo
The given name Verdo has its origins in the ancient Etruscan civilization of central Italy, dating back to around the 7th century BCE. It is derived from the Etruscan word "verdu," which means "verdant" or "green," likely referring to the lush, fertile landscapes of the region.
Verdo was a relatively common name among the Etruscan nobility and upper classes, often bestowed upon children as a symbol of prosperity and abundance. Ancient Etruscan records and inscriptions have revealed numerous examples of individuals bearing this name, though their exact identities and life stories have largely been lost to time.
One notable historical figure who bore the name Verdo was an Etruscan warrior and chieftain from the city of Veii, who lived around the 6th century BCE. According to Roman historian Livy, this Verdo led a daring raid against the neighboring settlement of Rome, briefly capturing the city before being driven back by Roman forces.
In the centuries that followed, the name Verdo spread beyond Etruscan society and was adopted by various other cultures and civilizations that came into contact with the Etruscans, including the ancient Romans and Greeks.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Verdo in Roman history is that of Verdo Valerius, a Roman senator and military commander who lived in the 2nd century BCE. Valerius is mentioned in several historical texts for his role in the Roman conquest of Hispania (modern-day Spain and Portugal).
During the Middle Ages, the name Verdo experienced a resurgence in popularity, particularly among the noble families of medieval Italy. One notable figure from this period was Verdo Visconti (1292-1349), a powerful Italian nobleman and lord of Milan. Visconti played a pivotal role in the political and military conflicts that shaped the Italian Renaissance.
In the 16th century, a Spanish explorer and conquistador named Verdo de Quesada (1508-1579) achieved fame for his expeditions and conquests in South America, including the founding of the city of Bogotá in present-day Colombia.
Another individual of historical significance who bore the name Verdo was Verdo Bellini (1801-1835), an Italian Romantic composer best known for his operas such as "Norma" and "La Sonnambula." Bellini's works significantly influenced the development of the bel canto operatic tradition.
While the name Verdo has maintained a presence throughout history, it has remained relatively uncommon, particularly in modern times. Its rich cultural and linguistic heritage, however, continues to captivate historians and onomastic scholars alike, serving as a testament to the enduring legacy of the ancient Etruscan civilization.
People
Verdo + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Verdo as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with V
Other first names starting with V with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Verdo: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Verdo?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Verdo 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 - US residents.
Is Verdo a common name?
We classify Verdo as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% 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 Verdo most popular?
The single biggest year for Verdo was 1919, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Verdo is about 0 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 Verdo in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Verdo a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Verdo 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 Verdo still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Verdo 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 Verdo 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 called Verdo?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.