Bonifacio
Bonifacio is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Good benefactor, one who does good, or good fate.
Origin and history
Bonifacio is a masculine name of Latin origin, derived from the name Bonifatius. It historically translates to 'one who does good deeds' or 'good fate'. In the United States, it is a rare traditional name primarily used within Hispanic and Italian-American communities.
Popularity in the United States
1,568 babies in the United States have been named Bonifacio since 1880. It ranks #3179 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1903.
States where it is most popular
- TX (77.4 %)
- CA (16.4 %)
- NM (4.6 %)
- HI (1.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 11 |
| 1910-1920 | 86 |
| 1920-1930 | 207 |
| 1930-1940 | 185 |
| 1940-1950 | 167 |
| 1950-1960 | 164 |
| 1960-1970 | 125 |
| 1970-1980 | 164 |
| 1980-1990 | 131 |
| 1990-2000 | 148 |
| 2000-2010 | 94 |
| 2010-2019 | 62 |
| 2020-2029 | 24 |
Nicknames
Boni, Facio
Fun facts
- Nine popes of the Catholic Church have chosen the name Boniface (Bonifacio).
- The name stems from the Latin elements bonus ('good') and facere ('to do') or fatum ('fate').