Waldo
2 countries#10695 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Waldo was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
5,722 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #10695 · peaked in 1915 with 174 births
Most common in: Ohio, Texas, California, Minnesota, Missouri
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
3 births recorded 2003–2003 · peaked in 2003 with 3 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Waldo’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | #5667 | — |
| 2002 | #6522 | ↓855 |
| 2003 | #5271 | ↑1251 |
| 2004 | #5813 | ↓542 |
| 2005 | #8299 | ↓2486 |
| 2006 | #7427 | ↑872 |
| 2007 | #7590 | ↓163 |
| 2008 | #6763 | ↑827 |
| 2009 | #6802 | ↓39 |
| 2010 | #7591 | ↓789 |
| 2012 | #8864 | ↓1273 |
| 2013 | #12136 | ↓3272 |
| 2014 | #12108 | ↑28 |
| 2015 | #8744 | ↑3364 |
| 2016 | #8146 | ↑598 |
| 2017 | #7095 | ↑1051 |
| 2019 | #7643 | ↓548 |
| 2020 | #10605 | ↓2962 |
| 2021 | #7587 | ↑3018 |
| 2025 | #10695 | ↓3108 |
Frequently asked questions about Waldo
Is Waldo a popular name?
Yes — Waldo currently ranks #10695 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Waldo more common for boys or girls?
Waldo is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Waldo most popular?
Waldo peaked in 1915 in United States, with 174 recorded births that year.
Is Waldo rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Waldo’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #600 in 1880 to #10695 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Waldo?
At least 5,725 babies have been recorded with the name Waldo across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Waldo popular in more than one country?
Yes — Waldo appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, France.