Guillermo Boy

Popularity: #638 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationgee-YER-mo / ɡiˈʝer.mo

Spanish; Germanic

Meaning

Spanish: resolute protector; Germanic: will or desire

Historical & Cultural Background

Guillermo is the Spanish form of the name William, which has Germanic roots. The name has been popular in Spanish-speaking countries and has historical significance due to its association with various kings and nobility. It has also been widely used in literature and the arts, contributing to its cultural presence.

Trend Summary

Guillermo has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable presence in Hispanic communities.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Guille
  • Memo

International Variants

  • Guillermo (Spanish)
  • William (English)
  • Wilhelm (German)
  • Guglielmo (Italian)
  • Guillaume (French)

Famous people named Guillermo

Guillermo del Toro is a Mexican filmmaker known for his work in fantasy and horror films, including 'Pan's Labyrinth' and 'The Shape of Water'.

Guillermo Ochoa is a Mexican professional footballer who has played as a goalkeeper for various clubs and the national team.

Guillermo Maripani is an Argentine artist recognized for his contributions to contemporary art.

Guillermo Rodríguez is a television personality known for his role as a sidekick on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'.

Fictional characters named Guillermo

Guillermo de la Cruz is a character in the television series 'What We Do in the Shadows', serving as a familiar to a vampire.

Guillermo is a character in the animated film 'The Book of Life', representing a supporting role in the story.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Guillermo was first seen in the United States in 1885. Guillermo has ranked as high as #672 nationally, which occurred in 1998, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Arizona, New York, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Guillermo has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Guillermo (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 88
39%
CA 68
30%
FL 20
9%
IL 13
6%
AZ 12
5%
WA 8
4%
NC 6
3%
TN 6
3%
AL 5
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18855
18928
18975
19006
190410
190510
19076
19087
19095
191013
191110
191218
191316
191426
191533
191620
191740
191834
191943
192068
192144
192257
192389
192487
192588
1926107
1927100
192887
192994
1930101
1931100
193271
193374
193486
193572
193679
193767
193870
193963
194071
194189
194253
194379
194477
194594
194693
1947114
1948136
1949137
1950127
1951133
1952134
1953126
1954149
1955150
1956172
1957158
1958163
1959183
1960191
1961171
1962185
1963193
1964192
1965203
1966194
1967242
1968292
1969244
1970290
1971314
1972281
1973347
1974349
1975349
1976360
1977351
1978322
1979394
1980395
1981428
1982437
1983423
1984412
1985432
1986405
1987389
1988511
1989532
1990587
1991582
1992659
1993654
1994675
1995623
1996692
1997632
1998693
1999665
2000651
2001620
2002626
2003595
2004639
2005616
2006621
2007610
2008583
2009534
2010457
2011408
2012392
2013348
2014376
2015389
2016322
2017289
2018314
2019320
2020275
2021299
2022287
2023292
2024297