Gildardo is a unique and distinctive given name of Spanish origin. Its roots can be traced back to the Germanic elements "gilth" meaning "bright, shining" or "glint", combined with the Teutonic element "-hard", which signifies "strong, hardy". Thus, the name Gildardo essentially translates to "bright and strong".
The name Gildardo has a rich history in Spain. It gained popularity during the Middle Ages when many Germanic names were introduced into Spanish culture through conquests and invasions. However, it was not until the 19th century that the name began to appear more frequently in baptismal records.
One of the earliest known references to the name Gildardo comes from the town of Valencia in Spain during the late 18th century. A man named Gildardo Martinez was documented as living there around 1790. Since then, the name has been passed down through generations and has become more common throughout Spain and Latin America.
Today, Gildardo is still considered a unique and uncommon name, but it carries with it a rich history and strong meaning. It is a name that stands out from the crowd while also being deeply rooted in Spanish heritage and culture.
The given statistics show the annual number of births with the name Gildardo in the United States from 1927 to 2023. Over this period, there have been a total of 1,094 babies named Gildardo.
The trend line for the name Gildardo shows periods of popularity and decline throughout the century. In the early years, there were fewer than ten births per year with this name. However, starting in the late 1960s and continuing into the 1970s, the number of births with the name Gildardo began to increase significantly, reaching a peak of 34 births in 1998.
After the mid-1990s, the popularity of the name Gildardo started to decline. From 2000 onwards, there were consistently fewer than 30 births per year with this name. The most recent data shows that there were 8 births in 2023, indicating a continued decrease in the popularity of the name Gildardo.
Despite the fluctuations in popularity over time, it is notable that there have been at least some babies named Gildardo each year since 1927, demonstrating that this name has maintained a consistent presence in the United States.