Wilfredo
Wilfredo is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Desiring peace or resolute peace.
Origin and history
Wilfredo is a masculine given name of Germanic origin, derived as a Spanish variant of the name Wilfred. It combines ancient Germanic roots meaning 'will' or 'desire' and 'peace'. In the United States, it enjoyed peak popularity in the late 20th century, particularly within Hispanic communities, though usage has declined recently.
Popularity in the United States
9,577 babies in the United States have been named Wilfredo since 1880. It ranks #1226 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1716.
States where it is most popular
- NY (47 %)
- NJ (11.5 %)
- CA (10.4 %)
- IL (6.1 %)
- FL (5.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 5 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 70 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,074 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,784 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,751 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,800 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,390 |
| 2000-2010 | 983 |
| 2010-2019 | 509 |
| 2020-2029 | 211 |
Famous people named Wilfredo
- Wilfredo Gómez: Professional Boxer, World Champion
- Wilfredo Cordero: Baseball Player
Nicknames
Wil, Fredo, Willy
Fun facts
- Wilfredo is the Spanish adaptation of the Old English and Germanic name Wilfred.
- Over 9,000 boys have been named Wilfredo in the U.S. since 1880, with strong usage in the late 1970s and 1980s.