Name meaning & stats
Waldo
Waldo. 1,805 US babies since 1940, peak 1942. Notable Waldos are 1.5× over-represented as writers.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 1942
1,805 US babies were named Waldo between 1940 and 2025.
Where Waldos end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Politician | 1.2× | Low · 6 people |
| Writer | 1.5× | Low · 5 people |
| Footballer | 0.9× | Low · 3 people |
| Painter | 1.4× | Low · 3 people |
Among notable men who are writers, Waldos show up 1.5× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people of every nationality born 1940–2005 (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Name twins (peaked around 1942)