Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Waldo
Stable Decline
Gradual decline from 1915
Peak era
1915
Peak births
174
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
1880Peak 19152025
Quick answers about Waldo
How many people are named Waldo?
An estimated 1,540 living Americans are named Waldo.
How rare is Waldo?
Waldo is very rare among babies today, with 6 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 96.6% from its 1915 peak.
How old is the typical Waldo?
The median age of a living American named Waldo is approximately 61 years, with most bearers falling between 38 and 76 years old.
Is Waldo still popular?
Not especially. Waldo has been declining since its 1915 peak and registered 6 births in 2025.
Peak year
1915
Decline from peak
96.6%
2025
6
All-time
5,716