Guillermina Girl

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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: gee-er-MEE-nah /ɡiːərˈmiːnə/

Origin: Spanish; Germanic

Meaning: Spanish: resolute protector; Germanic: will helmet

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Guillermina is of Spanish origin, derived from the Germanic name Wilhelm, which is composed of the elements 'wil' meaning 'will' or 'desire' and 'helm' meaning 'helmet' or 'protection.' The name Wilhelm evolved into various forms across Europe, including the Old High German Willahelm, which later influenced the French form Guillaume. The transition into Spanish occurred as the name was adapted into the vernacular, resulting in Guillermina as the feminine counterpart of Guillermo, the Spanish form of William.

Historically, the name Guillermina can be traced back to the medieval period, with its roots in the popularity of the name William among European nobility. Notable figures include William the Conqueror, who became King of England in 1066, and various saints named William, such as Saint William of Aquitaine in the 11th century.

The name gained further prominence through the influence of the Catholic Church and its canonization of saints, which helped solidify the name's presence in Christian communities. The name Guillermina itself began to appear in Spanish-speaking regions in the 19th century, reflecting the broader acceptance of feminine forms of traditionally masculine names.

Culturally, Guillermina carries connotations of strength and protection, resonating with the original meanings of its Germanic roots. The name has been embraced in various Spanish-speaking countries, often associated with qualities of leadership and resilience.

In literature and the arts, characters named Guillermina have been depicted as strong and virtuous, further embedding the name within cultural narratives. The diminutive form, Guille, is sometimes used affectionately, showcasing the name's adaptability and enduring appeal throughout generations.

Famous people named Guillermina

In this section, you will find notable people named Guillermina. 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 Guillermina who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Guillermina who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Guillermina Baeza is a scientist best known for her research in molecular biology and biochemistry.

Guillermina de la Torre is a writer best known for her contributions to contemporary literature and poetry.

Sibling suggestions

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

GuillermoMinaIsabellaSofiaLucia

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Guillermina. 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.

WilhelminaGinaGemmaGildaGiselleGuinevereGwendolynGloria

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Guillermina was first seen in the United States in 1918.

Guillermina has ranked as high as #2851 nationally, which occurred in 1966, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Illinois, and Arizona.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Guillermina 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 Guillermina 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 Guillermina.

Year Total Births Girl
2024 6 6
2021 5 5
2019 9 9
2018 8 8
2015 5 5
2014 8 8
2013 5 5
2012 6 6
2011 8 8
2008 11 11
2007 10 10
2006 13 13
2005 14 14
2004 17 17
2003 12 12
2002 17 17
2001 16 16
2000 11 11
1999 24 24
1998 20 20
1997 15 15
1996 20 20
1995 21 21
1994 26 26
1993 27 27
1992 27 27
1991 20 20
1990 28 28
1989 22 22
1988 22 22
1987 14 14
1986 26 26
1985 29 29
1984 27 27
1983 28 28
1982 30 30
1981 22 22
1980 31 31
1979 34 34
1978 35 35
1977 39 39
1976 38 38
1975 36 36
1974 37 37
1973 40 40
1972 24 24
1971 30 30
1970 37 37
1969 35 35
1968 22 22
1967 26 26
1966 40 40
1965 30 30
1964 31 31
1963 23 23
1962 25 25
1961 30 30
1960 31 31
1959 34 34
1958 24 24
1957 23 23
1956 32 32
1955 31 31
1954 29 29
1953 29 29
1952 23 23
1951 22 22
1950 27 27
1949 23 23
1948 20 20
1947 13 13
1946 14 14
1945 12 12
1944 12 12
1943 11 11
1942 18 18
1941 7 7
1940 10 10
1939 12 12
1938 9 9
1937 10 10
1936 9 9
1935 6 6
1934 10 10
1933 10 10
1932 9 9
1931 8 8
1930 11 11
1929 14 14
1928 15 15
1927 9 9
1926 18 18
1925 20 20
1924 11 11
1923 11 11
1921 5 5
1920 5 5
1918 6 6

Top States for Guillermina (2021)

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
CA 5
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