Wilfredo Boy

Popularity: #908 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: weel-FREH-doh /wiˈlfɾeðo/

Origin: Spanish; Germanic

Meaning: Spanish: 'desiring peace'; Germanic: 'will' + 'peace'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Wilfredo has its roots in the Old English name "Wilfrith," which is composed of the elements "wil," meaning "desire" or "will," and "frith," meaning "peace" or "protection." This name evolved through various linguistic stages, transitioning from Old English to the Latinized form "Wilfredus" in the medieval period. The name was later adopted into Spanish as Wilfredo, reflecting the influence of Latin on the Iberian Peninsula and the subsequent adoption of names into Spanish culture during the Middle Ages.

Historically, the name Wilfredo is associated with several notable figures, including Saint Wilfrid, an influential 7th-century Anglo-Saxon bishop who played a significant role in the spread of Christianity in England. His life and works were documented in various hagiographies, particularly in the writings of the Venerable Bede in the 8th century.

The name gained further prominence through its association with the Anglo-Saxon nobility and various saints, contributing to its endurance in Christian contexts. Culturally, the name Wilfredo carries connotations of strength and benevolence, reflecting the meanings of its components.

It has been embraced in various Spanish-speaking countries, where it is often seen as a name that embodies both a noble aspiration and a sense of peace. The diminutive form "Willy" is sometimes used, though it is less historically significant than the full name.

Overall, Wilfredo reflects a rich tapestry of linguistic evolution and cultural significance, bridging Anglo-Saxon heritage with the broader Christian tradition.

Famous people named Wilfredo

In this section, you will find notable people named Wilfredo. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Wilfredo who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Wilfredo Lam was a painter best known for his works that blend Afro-Cuban culture and surrealism.

Wilfredo Gómez is a former professional boxer best known for being a world champion in multiple weight classes.

Wilfredo León is a professional volleyball player best known for his achievements in international competitions and club championships.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Wilfredo, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

AlfredoFernandoRicardoEduardoHectorCarlos

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Wilfredo. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

AlfredoWilfredRufredoFrederickWilburFerdinandGuilhermeWilfWaldo

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Wilfredo was first seen in the United States in 1926.

Wilfredo has ranked as high as #1379 nationally, which occurred in 1980, and has been most popular in New York, New Jersey, California, Illinois, and Florida.

In the past 5 years the name Wilfredo has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Wilfredo is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Wilfredo was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Wilfredo.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 30 30
2024 32 32
2023 39 39
2022 30 30
2021 37 37
2020 43 43
2019 33 33
2018 37 37
2017 51 51
2016 54 54
2015 45 45
2014 51 51
2013 60 60
2012 42 42
2011 73 73
2010 63 63
2009 72 72
2008 92 92
2007 103 103
2006 102 102
2005 99 99
2004 71 71
2003 113 113
2002 107 107
2001 110 110
2000 114 114
1999 115 115
1998 117 117
1997 112 112
1996 117 117
1995 110 110
1994 133 133
1993 163 163
1992 178 178
1991 165 165
1990 180 180
1989 164 164
1988 169 169
1987 183 183
1986 176 176
1985 195 195
1984 168 168
1983 183 183
1982 196 196
1981 160 160
1980 206 206
1979 175 175
1978 172 172
1977 167 167
1976 205 205
1975 188 188
1974 150 150
1973 167 167
1972 157 157
1971 188 188
1970 182 182
1969 196 196
1968 175 175
1967 177 177
1966 198 198
1965 178 178
1964 163 163
1963 189 189
1962 156 156
1961 174 174
1960 178 178
1959 173 173
1958 174 174
1957 154 154
1956 144 144
1955 102 102
1954 113 113
1953 85 85
1952 50 50
1951 44 44
1950 35 35
1949 15 15
1948 18 18
1947 12 12
1946 15 15
1944 10 10
1926 5 5

Top States for Wilfredo (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 5
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