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Waldo

Waldo is a boy name with a rare feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Waldo?

Recorded births named Waldo by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	5,722 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Waldo's popularity over time

Babies named Waldo per year — United States (1880–2025). United States peaked in 1915 (174/yr).

When was Waldo popular?

Waldo reached its peak in 1915, when it was the #880 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1910s name.

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