Abelardo Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Abelardo has its roots in Spanish, derived from Germanic elements meaning 'noble' and 'brave'. It evolved from Adalhard in Old High German to Abelardus in Latin and finally to Abelardo in Spanish. The name conveys traits of nobility and strength, although it does not have a biblical background. Abelardo gained popularity during the medieval period in Spain and continues to be appreciated in contemporary culture.
The name Abelardo is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Silent Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Abelardo has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, falling for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Abelardo' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2181st out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1293rd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1264th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1205th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1402nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2109th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2379th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Abelardo' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Abelardo"
Pronunciation
/a.beˈlaɾ.ðo/
Origin
Spanish
Etymology
The name Abelardo is derived from the Germanic elements 'adal' meaning 'noble' and 'hard' meaning 'brave' or 'strong'.
Meaning
noble and brave
Language Evolution
Adalhard (Old High German), Abelardus (Latin), Abelardo (Spanish)
Historical Usage
Abelardo became popular in medieval Spain and has been used in various cultures, especially among Spanish-speaking populations.
Variants & Derivatives
Abelard, Abel, Abe
Modern Popularity & Image
Abelardo is perceived as a strong and noble name, often associated with bravery and leadership.
Famous People
Abelardo L. Rodriguez, former president of Mexico, Abelardo Morell, Cuban-American photographer
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Abelardo"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Abelardo"
"Abelardo" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2181st of 7545 | 221 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1293rd of 6773 | 515 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1264th of 7552 | 704 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1205th of 10718 | 762 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1402nd of 16616 | 958 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2109th of 24088 | 930 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2379th of 23106 | 682 |
Regional Popularity of "Abelardo" by Generation for Male Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
39.90% 944th/2366 |
76.36% 872nd/1142 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
30.73% 723rd/2353 |
45.57% 705th/1547 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
67.94% 1651st/2430 |
26.71% 762nd/2853 |
32.00% 888th/2775 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
57.71% 1695th/2937 |
49.61% 1728th/3483 |
22.94% 807th/3518 |
20.23% 818th/4044 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
51.02% 1880th/3685 |
63.49% 2841st/4475 |
19.33% 1004th/5194 |
14.36% 907th/6317 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
57.14% 2618th/4582 |
- |
21.07% 1541st/7313 |
17.10% 1276th/7463 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
26.31% 1795th/6822 |
22.45% 1409th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Abelardo" by Generation for Female Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Abelardo"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Abelardo" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.